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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,034.36, 517,545.43 and 202,952.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,034.36, 517,545.43 and 202,952.22 is: 280,072.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,034.36 : 517,545.43 = 202,952.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,034.36/517,545.43 = 202,952.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,034.36x = 517,545.43 × 202,952.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,034.36x = 105,036,993,969.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,036,993,969.36/375,034.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,072.99

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