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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,874.92, 518,706.72 and 206,119.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,874.92, 518,706.72 and 206,119.98 is: 284,445.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,874.92 : 518,706.72 = 206,119.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,874.92/518,706.72 = 206,119.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,874.92x = 518,706.72 × 206,119.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,874.92x = 106,915,818,752.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,915,818,752.27/375,874.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,445.21

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