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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,033.91, 517,546.80 and 205,268.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,033.91, 517,546.80 and 205,268.04 is: 283,269.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,033.91 : 517,546.80 = 205,268.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,033.91/517,546.80 = 205,268.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,033.91x = 517,546.80 × 205,268.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,033.91x = 106,235,817,244.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,235,817,244.27/375,033.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,269.90

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