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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,222.52, 512,287.41 and 201,456.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,222.52, 512,287.41 and 201,456.64 is: 278,010.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,222.52 : 512,287.41 = 201,456.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,222.52/512,287.41 = 201,456.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,222.52x = 512,287.41 × 201,456.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,222.52x = 103,203,700,332.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,203,700,332.90/371,222.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,010.34

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