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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,225.05, 517,810.77 and 203,143.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,225.05, 517,810.77 and 203,143.05 is: 280,337.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,225.05 : 517,810.77 = 203,143.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,225.05/517,810.77 = 203,143.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,225.05x = 517,810.77 × 203,143.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,225.05x = 105,189,659,140.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,189,659,140.65/375,225.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,337.52

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