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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,342.81, 519,348.65 and 204,261.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,342.81, 519,348.65 and 204,261.08 is: 281,877.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,342.81 : 519,348.65 = 204,261.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,342.81/519,348.65 = 204,261.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,342.81x = 519,348.65 × 204,261.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,342.81x = 106,082,712,527.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,082,712,527.49/376,342.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,877.88

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