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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,065.58, 517,591.13 and 202,983.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,065.58, 517,591.13 and 202,983.70 is: 280,117.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,065.58 : 517,591.13 = 202,983.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,065.58/517,591.13 = 202,983.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,065.58x = 517,591.13 × 202,983.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,065.58x = 105,062,562,654.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,062,562,654.58/375,065.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,117.85

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