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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,278.56, 519,264.75 and 204,196.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,278.56, 519,264.75 and 204,196.52 is: 281,791.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,278.56 : 519,264.75 = 204,196.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,278.56/519,264.75 = 204,196.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,278.56x = 519,264.75 × 204,196.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,278.56x = 106,032,055,696.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,032,055,696.34/376,278.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,791.38

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