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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,047.25, 517,570.07 and 205,277.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,047.25, 517,570.07 and 205,277.73 is: 283,285.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,047.25 : 517,570.07 = 205,277.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,047.25/517,570.07 = 205,277.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,047.25x = 517,570.07 × 205,277.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,047.25x = 106,245,608,059.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,245,608,059.15/375,047.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,285.93

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