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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,295.52, 517,908.02 and 203,213.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,295.52, 517,908.02 and 203,213.57 is: 280,434.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,295.52 : 517,908.02 = 203,213.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,295.52/517,908.02 = 203,213.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,295.52x = 517,908.02 × 203,213.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,295.52x = 105,245,935,086.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,245,935,086.29/375,295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,434.83

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