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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,032.41, 517,544.73 and 205,266.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,032.41, 517,544.73 and 205,266.54 is: 283,267.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,032.41 : 517,544.73 = 205,266.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,032.41/517,544.73 = 205,266.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,032.41x = 517,544.73 × 205,266.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,032.41x = 106,234,616,022.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,234,616,022.33/375,032.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,267.83

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