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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,250.54, 517,839.52 and 203,167.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,250.54, 517,839.52 and 203,167.12 is: 280,367.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,250.54 : 517,839.52 = 203,167.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,250.54/517,839.52 = 203,167.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,250.54x = 517,839.52 × 203,167.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,250.54x = 105,207,963,900.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,207,963,900.58/375,250.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,367.26

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