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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,279.08, 517,881.24 and 203,194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,279.08, 517,881.24 and 203,194.08 is: 280,405.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,279.08 : 517,881.24 = 203,194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,279.08/517,881.24 = 203,194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,279.08x = 517,881.24 × 203,194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,279.08x = 105,230,402,111.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,230,402,111.06/375,279.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,405.73

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