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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,320.60, 519,326.31 and 204,240.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,320.60, 519,326.31 and 204,240.05 is: 281,853.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,320.60 : 519,326.31 = 204,240.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,320.60/519,326.31 = 204,240.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,320.60x = 519,326.31 × 204,240.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,320.60x = 106,067,228,924.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,067,228,924.08/376,320.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,853.37

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