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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,224.61, 517,810.82 and 203,144.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,224.61, 517,810.82 and 203,144.39 is: 280,339.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,224.61 : 517,810.82 = 203,144.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,224.61/517,810.82 = 203,144.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,224.61x = 517,810.82 × 203,144.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,224.61x = 105,190,359,559.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,190,359,559.52/375,224.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,339.71

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