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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,339.28, 519,348.69 and 204,257.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,339.28, 519,348.69 and 204,257.23 is: 281,875.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,339.28 : 519,348.69 = 204,257.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,339.28/519,348.69 = 204,257.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,339.28x = 519,348.69 × 204,257.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,339.28x = 106,080,724,823.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,080,724,823.53/376,339.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,875.24

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