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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,210.02, 517,795.54 and 205,459.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,210.02, 517,795.54 and 205,459.94 is: 283,537.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,210.02 : 517,795.54 = 205,459.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,210.02/517,795.54 = 205,459.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,210.02x = 517,795.54 × 205,459.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,210.02x = 106,386,240,580.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,386,240,580.67/375,210.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,537.85

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