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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,216.96, 517,794.26 and 205,451.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,216.96, 517,794.26 and 205,451.09 is: 283,519.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,216.96 : 517,794.26 = 205,451.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,216.96/517,794.26 = 205,451.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,216.96x = 517,794.26 × 205,451.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,216.96x = 106,381,391,496.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,381,391,496.52/375,216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,519.68

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