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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,123.21, 517,670.04 and 205,357.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,123.21, 517,670.04 and 205,357.33 is: 283,393.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,123.21 : 517,670.04 = 205,357.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,123.21/517,670.04 = 205,357.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,123.21x = 517,670.04 × 205,357.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,123.21x = 106,307,337,235.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,307,337,235.39/375,123.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,393.12

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