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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,258.59, 512,337.10 and 201,492.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,258.59, 512,337.10 and 201,492.71 is: 278,060.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,258.59 : 512,337.10 = 201,492.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,258.59/512,337.10 = 201,492.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,258.59x = 512,337.10 × 201,492.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,258.59x = 103,232,192,828.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,232,192,828.08/371,258.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,060.08

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