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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,939.67, 518,797.44 and 206,175.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,939.67, 518,797.44 and 206,175.01 is: 284,521.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,939.67 : 518,797.44 = 206,175.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,939.67/518,797.44 = 206,175.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,939.67x = 518,797.44 × 206,175.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,939.67x = 106,963,067,379.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,963,067,379.97/375,939.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,521.90

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