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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,130.54, 512,160.18 and 201,364.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,130.54, 512,160.18 and 201,364.68 is: 277,883.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,130.54 : 512,160.18 = 201,364.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,130.54/512,160.18 = 201,364.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,130.54x = 512,160.18 × 201,364.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,130.54x = 103,130,970,754.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,130,970,754.44/371,130.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,883.28

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