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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,338.74, 517,968.86 and 203,256.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,338.74, 517,968.86 and 203,256.78 is: 280,495.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,338.74 : 517,968.86 = 203,256.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,338.74/517,968.86 = 203,256.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,338.74x = 517,968.86 × 203,256.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,338.74x = 105,280,682,623.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,280,682,623.87/375,338.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,495.11

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