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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,425.72, 519,455.84 and 204,335.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,425.72, 519,455.84 and 204,335.55 is: 281,976.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,425.72 : 519,455.84 = 204,335.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,425.72/519,455.84 = 204,335.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,425.72x = 519,455.84 × 204,335.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,425.72x = 106,143,293,745.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,143,293,745.43/376,425.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,976.73

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