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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,252.44, 512,328.72 and 201,486.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,252.44, 512,328.72 and 201,486.61 is: 278,051.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,252.44 : 512,328.72 = 201,486.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,252.44/512,328.72 = 201,486.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,252.44x = 512,328.72 × 201,486.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,252.44x = 103,227,376,998.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,227,376,998.44/371,252.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,051.71

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