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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,303.36, 517,891.68 and 205,510.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,303.36, 517,891.68 and 205,510.08 is: 283,589.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,303.36 : 517,891.68 = 205,510.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,303.36/517,891.68 = 205,510.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,303.36x = 517,891.68 × 205,510.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,303.36x = 106,431,960,588.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,431,960,588.13/375,303.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,589.15

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