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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,118.02, 517,675.68 and 205,352.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,118.02, 517,675.68 and 205,352.28 is: 283,393.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,118.02 : 517,675.68 = 205,352.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,118.02/517,675.68 = 205,352.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,118.02x = 517,675.68 × 205,352.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,118.02x = 106,305,881,188.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,305,881,188.55/375,118.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,393.16

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