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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,936.02, 520,162.96 and 204,849.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,936.02, 520,162.96 and 204,849.90 is: 282,688.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,936.02 : 520,162.96 = 204,849.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,936.02/520,162.96 = 204,849.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,936.02x = 520,162.96 × 204,849.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,936.02x = 106,555,330,339.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,555,330,339.70/376,936.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,688.11

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