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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,951.14, 520,196.58 and 204,869.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,951.14, 520,196.58 and 204,869.10 is: 282,721.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,951.14 : 520,196.58 = 204,869.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,951.14/520,196.58 = 204,869.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,951.14x = 520,196.58 × 204,869.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,951.14x = 106,572,205,167.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,572,205,167.68/376,951.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,721.54

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