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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,272.64, 519,253.53 and 204,186.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,272.64, 519,253.53 and 204,186.27 is: 281,775.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,272.64 : 519,253.53 = 204,186.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,272.64/519,253.53 = 204,186.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,272.64x = 519,253.53 × 204,186.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,272.64x = 106,024,441,475.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,024,441,475.03/376,272.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,775.58

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