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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,259.94, 512,339.09 and 201,494.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,259.94, 512,339.09 and 201,494.14 is: 278,062.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,259.94 : 512,339.09 = 201,494.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,259.94/512,339.09 = 201,494.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,259.94x = 512,339.09 × 201,494.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,259.94x = 103,233,324,327.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,233,324,327.93/371,259.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,062.12

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