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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,072.80, 518,977.42 and 203,990.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,072.80, 518,977.42 and 203,990.32 is: 281,504.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,072.80 : 518,977.42 = 203,990.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,072.80/518,977.42 = 203,990.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,072.80x = 518,977.42 × 203,990.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,072.80x = 105,866,369,978.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,866,369,978.57/376,072.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,504.99

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