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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,357.76, 517,988.73 and 205,592.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,357.76, 517,988.73 and 205,592.02 is: 283,714.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,357.76 : 517,988.73 = 205,592.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,357.76/517,988.73 = 205,592.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,357.76x = 517,988.73 × 205,592.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,357.76x = 106,494,349,337.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,494,349,337.94/375,357.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,714.26

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