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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,366.09, 517,998.80 and 203,282.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,366.09, 517,998.80 and 203,282.65 is: 280,526.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,366.09 : 517,998.80 = 203,282.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,366.09/517,998.80 = 203,282.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,366.09x = 517,998.80 × 203,282.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,366.09x = 105,300,170,495.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,300,170,495.36/375,366.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,526.60

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