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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,027.93, 517,538.55 and 205,262.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,027.93, 517,538.55 and 205,262.07 is: 283,261.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,027.93 : 517,538.55 = 205,262.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,027.93/517,538.55 = 205,262.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,027.93x = 517,538.55 × 205,262.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,027.93x = 106,231,034,077.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,231,034,077.80/375,027.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,261.66

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