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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,254.40, 517,850.28 and 203,171.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,254.40, 517,850.28 and 203,171.52 is: 280,376.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,254.40 : 517,850.28 = 203,171.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,254.40/517,850.28 = 203,171.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,254.40x = 517,850.28 × 203,171.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,254.40x = 105,212,425,930.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,212,425,930.77/375,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,376.27

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