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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,275.72, 517,879.75 and 203,193.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,275.72, 517,879.75 and 203,193.86 is: 280,407.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,275.72 : 517,879.75 = 203,193.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,275.72/517,879.75 = 203,193.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,275.72x = 517,879.75 × 203,193.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,275.72x = 105,229,982,320.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,229,982,320.95/375,275.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,407.11

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