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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,253.06, 512,329.60 and 201,487.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,253.06, 512,329.60 and 201,487.14 is: 278,052.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,253.06 : 512,329.60 = 201,487.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,253.06/512,329.60 = 201,487.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,253.06x = 512,329.60 × 201,487.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,253.06x = 103,227,825,841.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,227,825,841.34/371,253.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,052.46

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