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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,122.21, 517,668.66 and 205,356.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,122.21, 517,668.66 and 205,356.33 is: 283,391.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,122.21 : 517,668.66 = 205,356.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,122.21/517,668.66 = 205,356.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,122.21x = 517,668.66 × 205,356.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,122.21x = 106,306,536,173.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,306,536,173.62/375,122.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,391.74

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