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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,330.68, 519,331.93 and 204,248.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,330.68, 519,331.93 and 204,248.95 is: 281,861.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,330.68 : 519,331.93 = 204,248.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,330.68/519,331.93 = 204,248.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,330.68x = 519,331.93 × 204,248.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,330.68x = 106,072,999,595.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,072,999,595.02/376,330.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,861.15

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