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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,135.09, 517,686.36 and 203,053.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,135.09, 517,686.36 and 203,053.02 is: 280,213.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,135.09 : 517,686.36 = 203,053.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,135.09/517,686.36 = 203,053.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,135.09x = 517,686.36 × 203,053.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,135.09x = 105,117,778,810.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,117,778,810.81/375,135.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,213.13

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