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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,234.22, 517,823.33 and 203,152.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,234.22, 517,823.33 and 203,152.15 is: 280,350.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,234.22 : 517,823.33 = 203,152.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,234.22/517,823.33 = 203,152.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,234.22x = 517,823.33 × 203,152.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,234.22x = 105,196,922,809.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,196,922,809.66/375,234.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,350.02

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