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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,935.02, 520,161.58 and 204,848.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,935.02, 520,161.58 and 204,848.90 is: 282,686.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,935.02 : 520,161.58 = 204,848.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,935.02/520,161.58 = 204,848.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,935.02x = 520,161.58 × 204,848.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,935.02x = 106,554,527,485.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,554,527,485.26/376,935.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,686.73

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