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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,124.57, 517,671.85 and 203,042.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,124.57, 517,671.85 and 203,042.50 is: 280,198.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,124.57 : 517,671.85 = 203,042.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,124.57/517,671.85 = 203,042.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,124.57x = 517,671.85 × 203,042.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,124.57x = 105,109,384,015.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,109,384,015.27/375,124.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,198.62

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