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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,260.95, 517,853.88 and 203,177.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,260.95, 517,853.88 and 203,177.53 is: 280,381.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,260.95 : 517,853.88 = 203,177.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,260.95/517,853.88 = 203,177.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,260.95x = 517,853.88 × 203,177.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,260.95x = 105,216,272,239.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,216,272,239.32/375,260.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,381.62

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