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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,292.13, 517,904.10 and 203,212.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,292.13, 517,904.10 and 203,212.13 is: 280,433.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,292.13 : 517,904.10 = 203,212.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,292.13/517,904.10 = 203,212.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,292.13x = 517,904.10 × 203,212.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,292.13x = 105,244,392,707.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,244,392,707.21/375,292.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,433.26

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