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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,129.16, 517,678.22 and 205,363.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,129.16, 517,678.22 and 205,363.28 is: 283,401.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,129.16 : 517,678.22 = 205,363.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,129.16/517,678.22 = 205,363.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,129.16x = 517,678.22 × 205,363.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,129.16x = 106,312,099,051.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,312,099,051.37/375,129.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,401.32

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