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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,053.62, 517,575.65 and 202,971.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,053.62, 517,575.65 and 202,971.61 is: 280,101.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,053.62 : 517,575.65 = 202,971.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,053.62/517,575.65 = 202,971.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,053.62x = 517,575.65 × 202,971.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,053.62x = 105,053,161,962.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,053,161,962.44/375,053.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,101.71

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