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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,342.22, 519,352.75 and 204,260.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,342.22, 519,352.75 and 204,260.16 is: 281,879.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,342.22 : 519,352.75 = 204,260.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,342.22/519,352.75 = 204,260.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,342.22x = 519,352.75 × 204,260.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,342.22x = 106,083,075,811.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,083,075,811.44/376,342.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,879.28

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