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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,276.58, 517,877.78 and 203,191.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,276.58, 517,877.78 and 203,191.58 is: 280,402.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,276.58 : 517,877.78 = 203,191.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,276.58/517,877.78 = 203,191.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,276.58x = 517,877.78 × 203,191.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,276.58x = 105,228,404,365.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,228,404,365.09/375,276.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,402.27

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