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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,056.19, 517,579.20 and 202,974.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,056.19, 517,579.20 and 202,974.18 is: 280,105.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,056.19 : 517,579.20 = 202,974.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,056.19/517,579.20 = 202,974.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,056.19x = 517,579.20 × 202,974.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,056.19x = 105,055,213,705.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,055,213,705.06/375,056.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,105.27

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