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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,136.09, 517,687.74 and 203,054.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,136.09, 517,687.74 and 203,054.02 is: 280,214.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,136.09 : 517,687.74 = 203,054.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,136.09/517,687.74 = 203,054.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,136.09x = 517,687.74 × 203,054.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,136.09x = 105,118,576,711.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,118,576,711.72/375,136.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,214.51

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