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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,033.38, 517,546.06 and 205,267.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,033.38, 517,546.06 and 205,267.50 is: 283,269.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,033.38 : 517,546.06 = 205,267.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,033.38/517,546.06 = 205,267.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,033.38x = 517,546.06 × 205,267.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,033.38x = 106,235,385,357.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,235,385,357.88/375,033.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,269.15

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