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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,031.48, 517,523.58 and 205,232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,031.48, 517,523.58 and 205,232.80 is: 283,210.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,031.48 : 517,523.58 = 205,232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,031.48/517,523.58 = 205,232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,031.48x = 517,523.58 × 205,232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,031.48x = 106,212,813,389.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,212,813,389.42/375,031.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,210.39

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