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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,348.72, 517,981.52 and 203,268.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,348.72, 517,981.52 and 203,268.03 is: 280,510.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,348.72 : 517,981.52 = 203,268.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,348.72/517,981.52 = 203,268.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,348.72x = 517,981.52 × 203,268.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,348.72x = 105,289,082,130.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,289,082,130.47/375,348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,510.03

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