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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,230.46, 517,818.37 and 203,148.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,230.46, 517,818.37 and 203,148.54 is: 280,345.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,230.46 : 517,818.37 = 203,148.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,230.46/517,818.37 = 203,148.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,230.46x = 517,818.37 × 203,148.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,230.46x = 105,194,045,342.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,194,045,342.81/375,230.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,345.17

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