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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,031.41, 517,543.35 and 205,265.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,031.41, 517,543.35 and 205,265.54 is: 283,266.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,031.41 : 517,543.35 = 205,265.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,031.41/517,543.35 = 205,265.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,031.41x = 517,543.35 × 205,265.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,031.41x = 106,233,812,623.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,233,812,623.44/375,031.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,266.44

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