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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,950.06, 520,191.18 and 204,867.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,950.06, 520,191.18 and 204,867.99 is: 282,717.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,950.06 : 520,191.18 = 204,867.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,950.06/520,191.18 = 204,867.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,950.06x = 520,191.18 × 204,867.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,950.06x = 106,570,521,462.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,570,521,462.33/376,950.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,717.88

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