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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,120.84, 517,666.78 and 205,354.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,120.84, 517,666.78 and 205,354.96 is: 283,389.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,120.84 : 517,666.78 = 205,354.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,120.84/517,666.78 = 205,354.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,120.84x = 517,666.78 × 205,354.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,120.84x = 106,305,440,900.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,305,440,900.23/375,120.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,389.86

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