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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,219.02, 512,282.58 and 201,453.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,219.02, 512,282.58 and 201,453.14 is: 278,005.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,219.02 : 512,282.58 = 201,453.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,219.02/512,282.58 = 201,453.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,219.02x = 512,282.58 × 201,453.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,219.02x = 103,200,934,308.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,200,934,308.30/371,219.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,005.51

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