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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,237.02, 517,821.90 and 205,471.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,237.02, 517,821.90 and 205,471.10 is: 283,547.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,237.02 : 517,821.90 = 205,471.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,237.02/517,821.90 = 205,471.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,237.02x = 517,821.90 × 205,471.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,237.02x = 106,397,435,397.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,397,435,397.09/375,237.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,547.28

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