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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,252.92, 517,853.10 and 203,174.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,252.92, 517,853.10 and 203,174.46 is: 280,382.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,252.92 : 517,853.10 = 203,174.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,252.92/517,853.10 = 203,174.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,252.92x = 517,853.10 × 203,174.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,252.92x = 105,214,523,951.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,214,523,951.83/375,252.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,382.96

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