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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,256.52, 512,330.98 and 201,490.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,256.52, 512,330.98 and 201,490.72 is: 278,055.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,256.52 : 512,330.98 = 201,490.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,256.52/512,330.98 = 201,490.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,256.52x = 512,330.98 × 201,490.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,256.52x = 103,229,938,038.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,229,938,038.51/371,256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,055.56

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