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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,336.98, 517,966.44 and 203,255.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,336.98, 517,966.44 and 203,255.03 is: 280,492.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,336.98 : 517,966.44 = 203,255.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,336.98/517,966.44 = 203,255.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,336.98x = 517,966.44 × 203,255.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,336.98x = 105,279,281,711.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,279,281,711.36/375,336.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,492.69

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