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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,252.54, 517,842.28 and 203,169.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,252.54, 517,842.28 and 203,169.12 is: 280,370.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,252.54 : 517,842.28 = 203,169.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,252.54/517,842.28 = 203,169.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,252.54x = 517,842.28 × 203,169.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,252.54x = 105,209,560,326.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,209,560,326.39/375,252.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,370.02

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