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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,966.84, 518,836.78 and 206,202.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,966.84, 518,836.78 and 206,202.18 is: 284,560.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,966.84 : 518,836.78 = 206,202.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,966.84/518,836.78 = 206,202.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,966.84x = 518,836.78 × 206,202.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,966.84x = 106,985,275,100.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,985,275,100.18/375,966.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,560.40

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