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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,176.44, 517,722.98 and 205,377.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,176.44, 517,722.98 and 205,377.72 is: 283,410.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,176.44 : 517,722.98 = 205,377.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,176.44/517,722.98 = 205,377.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,176.44x = 517,722.98 × 205,377.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,176.44x = 106,328,765,224.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,328,765,224.01/375,176.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,410.03

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