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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,361.26, 517,993.56 and 205,595.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,361.26, 517,993.56 and 205,595.52 is: 283,719.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,361.26 : 517,993.56 = 205,595.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,361.26/517,993.56 = 205,595.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,361.26x = 517,993.56 × 205,595.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,361.26x = 106,497,155,324.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,497,155,324.85/375,361.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,719.09

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