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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,466.86, 518,146.11 and 205,701.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,466.86, 518,146.11 and 205,701.06 is: 283,868.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,466.86 : 518,146.11 = 205,701.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,466.86/518,146.11 = 205,701.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,466.86x = 518,146.11 × 205,701.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,466.86x = 106,583,204,061.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,583,204,061.88/375,466.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,868.47

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