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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,058.36, 517,560.60 and 205,259.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,058.36, 517,560.60 and 205,259.68 is: 283,247.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,058.36 : 517,560.60 = 205,259.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,058.36/517,560.60 = 205,259.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,058.36x = 517,560.60 × 205,259.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,058.36x = 106,234,323,136.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,234,323,136.61/375,058.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,247.45

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