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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,197.84, 517,772.42 and 203,115.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,197.84, 517,772.42 and 203,115.75 is: 280,299.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,197.84 : 517,772.42 = 203,115.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,197.84/517,772.42 = 203,115.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,197.84x = 517,772.42 × 203,115.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,197.84x = 105,167,732,402.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,167,732,402.04/375,197.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,299.41

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