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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,227.95, 517,814.79 and 203,145.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,227.95, 517,814.79 and 203,145.96 is: 280,341.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,227.95 : 517,814.79 = 203,145.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,227.95/517,814.79 = 203,145.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,227.95x = 517,814.79 × 203,145.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,227.95x = 105,191,981,601.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,191,981,601.02/375,227.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,341.54

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