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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,208.02, 517,792.77 and 205,457.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,208.02, 517,792.77 and 205,457.94 is: 283,535.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,208.02 : 517,792.77 = 205,457.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,208.02/517,792.77 = 205,457.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,208.02x = 517,792.77 × 205,457.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,208.02x = 106,384,635,871.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,384,635,871.09/375,208.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,535.08

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