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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,346.35, 517,978.22 and 203,265.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,346.35, 517,978.22 and 203,265.66 is: 280,506.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,346.35 : 517,978.22 = 203,265.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,346.35/517,978.22 = 203,265.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,346.35x = 517,978.22 × 203,265.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,346.35x = 105,287,184,753.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,287,184,753.93/375,346.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,506.75

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