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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,219.21, 512,282.88 and 201,453.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,219.21, 512,282.88 and 201,453.33 is: 278,005.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,219.21 : 512,282.88 = 201,453.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,219.21/512,282.88 = 201,453.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,219.21x = 512,282.88 × 201,453.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,219.21x = 103,201,091,070.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,201,091,070.72/371,219.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,005.80

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