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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,240.16, 512,313.12 and 201,474.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,240.16, 512,313.12 and 201,474.48 is: 278,035.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,240.16 : 512,313.12 = 201,474.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,240.16/512,313.12 = 201,474.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,240.16x = 512,313.12 × 201,474.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,240.16x = 103,218,019,449.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,218,019,449.18/371,240.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,035.70

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