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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,263.58, 512,344 and 201,497.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,263.58, 512,344 and 201,497.72 is: 278,066.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,263.58 : 512,344 = 201,497.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,263.58/512,344 = 201,497.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,263.58x = 512,344 × 201,497.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,263.58x = 103,236,147,855.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,236,147,855.68/371,263.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,066.99

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