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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,926.65, 520,152.74 and 207,157.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,926.65, 520,152.74 and 207,157.13 is: 285,873.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,926.65 : 520,152.74 = 207,157.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,926.65/520,152.74 = 207,157.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,926.65x = 520,152.74 × 207,157.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,926.65x = 107,753,348,780.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,753,348,780.04/376,926.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,873.52

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