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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,115.54, 512,139.48 and 201,349.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,115.54, 512,139.48 and 201,349.68 is: 277,862.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,115.54 : 512,139.48 = 201,349.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,115.54/512,139.48 = 201,349.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,115.54x = 512,139.48 × 201,349.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,115.54x = 103,119,120,413.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,119,120,413.37/371,115.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,862.58

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