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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,183.36, 517,726.08 and 205,390.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,183.36, 517,726.08 and 205,390.08 is: 283,423.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,183.36 : 517,726.08 = 205,390.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,183.36/517,726.08 = 205,390.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,183.36x = 517,726.08 × 205,390.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,183.36x = 106,335,800,989.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,335,800,989.29/375,183.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,423.55

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