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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,105.54, 517,646.52 and 205,350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,105.54, 517,646.52 and 205,350.60 is: 283,384.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,105.54 : 517,646.52 = 205,350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,105.54/517,646.52 = 205,350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,105.54x = 517,646.52 × 205,350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,105.54x = 106,299,023,469.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,299,023,469.91/375,105.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,384.31

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