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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,241.30, 517,832.13 and 205,473.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,241.30, 517,832.13 and 205,473.94 is: 283,553.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,241.30 : 517,832.13 = 205,473.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,241.30/517,832.13 = 205,473.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,241.30x = 517,832.13 × 205,473.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,241.30x = 106,401,008,009.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,401,008,009.69/375,241.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,553.56

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