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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,261.52, 512,340.62 and 201,495.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,261.52, 512,340.62 and 201,495.78 is: 278,064.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,261.52 : 512,340.62 = 201,495.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,261.52/512,340.62 = 201,495.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,261.52x = 512,340.62 × 201,495.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,261.52x = 103,234,472,852.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,234,472,852.58/371,261.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,064.03

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