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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,341.22, 519,351.37 and 204,259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,341.22, 519,351.37 and 204,259.16 is: 281,877.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,341.22 : 519,351.37 = 204,259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,341.22/519,351.37 = 204,259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,341.22x = 519,351.37 × 204,259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,341.22x = 106,082,275,368.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,082,275,368.78/376,341.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,877.91

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