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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,032.91, 517,545.42 and 205,267.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,032.91, 517,545.42 and 205,267.04 is: 283,268.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,032.91 : 517,545.42 = 205,267.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,032.91/517,545.42 = 205,267.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,032.91x = 517,545.42 × 205,267.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,032.91x = 106,235,013,841.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,235,013,841.23/375,032.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,268.51

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