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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,253.38, 512,340.59 and 201,498.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,253.38, 512,340.59 and 201,498.44 is: 278,073.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,253.38 : 512,340.59 = 201,498.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,253.38/512,340.59 = 201,498.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,253.38x = 512,340.59 × 201,498.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,253.38x = 103,235,827,575.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,235,827,575.72/371,253.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,073.78

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