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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,937.17, 518,793.99 and 206,172.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,937.17, 518,793.99 and 206,172.51 is: 284,518.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,937.17 : 518,793.99 = 206,172.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,937.17/518,793.99 = 206,172.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,937.17x = 518,793.99 × 206,172.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,937.17x = 106,961,059,091.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,961,059,091.22/375,937.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,518.45

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