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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,709.91, 519,865.25 and 204,631.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,709.91, 519,865.25 and 204,631.21 is: 282,394.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,709.91 : 519,865.25 = 204,631.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,709.91/519,865.25 = 204,631.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,709.91x = 519,865.25 × 204,631.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,709.91x = 106,380,655,144.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,380,655,144.45/376,709.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,394.10

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