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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,151.14, 517,710.09 and 205,401.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,151.14, 517,710.09 and 205,401.06 is: 283,454.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,151.14 : 517,710.09 = 205,401.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,151.14/517,710.09 = 205,401.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,151.14x = 517,710.09 × 205,401.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,151.14x = 106,338,201,258.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,338,201,258.70/375,151.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,454.29

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