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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,191.73, 517,764.48 and 203,109.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,191.73, 517,764.48 and 203,109.57 is: 280,291.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,191.73 : 517,764.48 = 203,109.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,191.73/517,764.48 = 203,109.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,191.73x = 517,764.48 × 203,109.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,191.73x = 105,162,918,980.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,162,918,980.21/375,191.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,291.14

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