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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,437.66, 518,116.89 and 205,671.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,437.66, 518,116.89 and 205,671.86 is: 283,834.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,437.66 : 518,116.89 = 205,671.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,437.66/518,116.89 = 205,671.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,437.66x = 518,116.89 × 205,671.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,437.66x = 106,562,064,463.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,562,064,463.72/375,437.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,834.24

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