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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,347.61, 517,981.10 and 203,265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,347.61, 517,981.10 and 203,265.68 is: 280,507.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,347.61 : 517,981.10 = 203,265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,347.61/517,981.10 = 203,265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,347.61x = 517,981.10 × 203,265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,347.61x = 105,287,776,912.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,287,776,912.41/375,347.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,507.39

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