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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,005.70, 517,495.11 and 205,236.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,005.70, 517,495.11 and 205,236.18 is: 283,218.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,005.70 : 517,495.11 = 205,236.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,005.70/517,495.11 = 205,236.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,005.70x = 517,495.11 × 205,236.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,005.70x = 106,208,719,545.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,208,719,545.08/375,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,218.95

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