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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,275.58, 517,876.41 and 203,190.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,275.58, 517,876.41 and 203,190.58 is: 280,400.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,275.58 : 517,876.41 = 203,190.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,275.58/517,876.41 = 203,190.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,275.58x = 517,876.41 × 203,190.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,275.58x = 105,227,608,116.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,227,608,116.22/375,275.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,400.89

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