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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,010.73, 517,527.15 and 205,244.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,010.73, 517,527.15 and 205,244.85 is: 283,244.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,010.73 : 517,527.15 = 205,244.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,010.73/517,527.15 = 205,244.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,010.73x = 517,527.15 × 205,244.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,010.73x = 106,219,782,272.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,219,782,272.68/375,010.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,244.65

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