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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,696.98, 518,481.70 and 205,938.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,696.98, 518,481.70 and 205,938.26 is: 284,205.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,696.98 : 518,481.70 = 205,938.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,696.98/518,481.70 = 205,938.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,696.98x = 518,481.70 × 205,938.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,696.98x = 106,775,216,032.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,775,216,032.59/375,696.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,205.68

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