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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,221.21, 517,800.12 and 205,455.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,221.21, 517,800.12 and 205,455.32 is: 283,525.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,221.21 : 517,800.12 = 205,455.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,221.21/517,800.12 = 205,455.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,221.21x = 517,800.12 × 205,455.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,221.21x = 106,384,789,350.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,384,789,350.64/375,221.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,525.52

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