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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,848.92, 519,358.68 and 273,696.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,848.92, 519,358.68 and 273,696.58 is: 378,201.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,848.92 : 519,358.68 = 273,696.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,848.92/519,358.68 = 273,696.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,848.92x = 519,358.68 × 273,696.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,848.92x = 142,146,694,509.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,146,694,509.31/375,848.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,201.68

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