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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,220.84, 512,284.50 and 201,454.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,220.84, 512,284.50 and 201,454.56 is: 278,007.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,220.84 : 512,284.50 = 201,454.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,220.84/512,284.50 = 201,454.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,220.84x = 512,284.50 × 201,454.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,220.84x = 103,202,048,542.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,202,048,542.32/371,220.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,007.15

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