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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,265.06, 512,345.70 and 201,499.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,265.06, 512,345.70 and 201,499.20 is: 278,068.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,265.06 : 512,345.70 = 201,499.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,265.06/512,345.70 = 201,499.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,265.06x = 512,345.70 × 201,499.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,265.06x = 103,237,248,673.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,237,248,673.44/371,265.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,068.85

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