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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,021.36, 517,541.85 and 205,255.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,021.36, 517,541.85 and 205,255.44 is: 283,259.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,021.36 : 517,541.85 = 205,255.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,021.36/517,541.85 = 205,255.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,021.36x = 517,541.85 × 205,255.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,021.36x = 106,228,280,140.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,228,280,140.16/375,021.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,259.28

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