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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,189.39, 517,757.43 and 203,103.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,189.39, 517,757.43 and 203,103.47 is: 280,280.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,189.39 : 517,757.43 = 203,103.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,189.39/517,757.43 = 203,103.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,189.39x = 517,757.43 × 203,103.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,189.39x = 105,158,331,945.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,158,331,945.68/375,189.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,280.67

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