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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,265.44, 512,346.68 and 201,499.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,265.44, 512,346.68 and 201,499.64 is: 278,069.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,265.44 : 512,346.68 = 201,499.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,265.44/512,346.68 = 201,499.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,265.44x = 512,346.68 × 201,499.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,265.44x = 103,237,671,575.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,237,671,575.20/371,265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,069.71

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