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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,561.06, 518,257.35 and 205,791.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,561.06, 518,257.35 and 205,791.54 is: 283,983.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,561.06 : 518,257.35 = 205,791.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,561.06/518,257.35 = 205,791.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,561.06x = 518,257.35 × 205,791.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,561.06x = 106,652,978,172.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,652,978,172.82/375,561.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,983.06

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