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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,030.91, 517,542.66 and 205,265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,030.91, 517,542.66 and 205,265.04 is: 283,265.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,030.91 : 517,542.66 = 205,265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,030.91/517,542.66 = 205,265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,030.91x = 517,542.66 × 205,265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,030.91x = 106,233,414,806.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,233,414,806.61/375,030.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,265.76

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