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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,950.12, 520,195.20 and 204,868.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,950.12, 520,195.20 and 204,868.12 is: 282,720.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,950.12 : 520,195.20 = 204,868.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,950.12/520,195.20 = 204,868.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,950.12x = 520,195.20 × 204,868.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,950.12x = 106,571,412,657.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,571,412,657.02/376,950.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,720.20

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