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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,264.24, 519,233.90 and 204,174.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,264.24, 519,233.90 and 204,174.68 is: 281,755.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,264.24 : 519,233.90 = 204,174.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,264.24/519,233.90 = 204,174.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,264.24x = 519,233.90 × 204,174.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,264.24x = 106,014,411,760.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,014,411,760.61/376,264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,755.22

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