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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,193.23, 517,766.10 and 203,110.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,193.23, 517,766.10 and 203,110.35 is: 280,291.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,193.23 : 517,766.10 = 203,110.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,193.23/517,766.10 = 203,110.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,193.23x = 517,766.10 × 203,110.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,193.23x = 105,163,653,789.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,163,653,789.14/375,193.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,291.98

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