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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,955.58, 518,851.50 and 206,222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,955.58, 518,851.50 and 206,222.50 is: 284,605.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,955.58 : 518,851.50 = 206,222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,955.58/518,851.50 = 206,222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,955.58x = 518,851.50 × 206,222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,955.58x = 106,998,853,458.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,998,853,458.75/375,955.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,605.04

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