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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,125.32, 517,672.89 and 203,043.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,125.32, 517,672.89 and 203,043.25 is: 280,199.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,125.32 : 517,672.89 = 203,043.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,125.32/517,672.89 = 203,043.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,125.32x = 517,672.89 × 203,043.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,125.32x = 105,109,982,418.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,109,982,418.91/375,125.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,199.65

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