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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,152.24, 517,722.72 and 205,389.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,152.24, 517,722.72 and 205,389.92 is: 283,445.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,152.24 : 517,722.72 = 205,389.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,152.24/517,722.72 = 205,389.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,152.24x = 517,722.72 × 205,389.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,152.24x = 106,335,028,042.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,335,028,042.98/375,152.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,445.00

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