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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,226.34, 512,292.70 and 201,460.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,226.34, 512,292.70 and 201,460.47 is: 278,015.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,226.34 : 512,292.70 = 201,460.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,226.34/512,292.70 = 201,460.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,226.34x = 512,292.70 × 201,460.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,226.34x = 103,206,726,450.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,206,726,450.30/371,226.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,015.63

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