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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,103.91, 517,639.92 and 203,018.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,103.91, 517,639.92 and 203,018.40 is: 280,163.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,103.91 : 517,639.92 = 203,018.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,103.91/517,639.92 = 203,018.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,103.91x = 517,639.92 × 203,018.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,103.91x = 105,090,427,573.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,090,427,573.21/375,103.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,163.51

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