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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,033.50, 518,926.26 and 206,268.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,033.50, 518,926.26 and 206,268.06 is: 284,649.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,033.50 : 518,926.26 = 206,268.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,033.50/518,926.26 = 206,268.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,033.50x = 518,926.26 × 206,268.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,033.50x = 107,037,912,933.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,037,912,933.26/376,033.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,649.94

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