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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,257.94, 512,336.33 and 201,492.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,257.94, 512,336.33 and 201,492.14 is: 278,059.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,257.94 : 512,336.33 = 201,492.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,257.94/512,336.33 = 201,492.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,257.94x = 512,336.33 × 201,492.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,257.94x = 103,231,743,531.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,231,743,531.45/371,257.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,059.36

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