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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,230.97, 517,815.11 and 203,144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,230.97, 517,815.11 and 203,144.54 is: 280,337.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,230.97 : 517,815.11 = 203,144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,230.97/517,815.11 = 203,144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,230.97x = 517,815.11 × 203,144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,230.97x = 105,191,310,244.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,191,310,244.79/375,230.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,337.50

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