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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,272.20, 512,352.54 and 201,506.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,272.20, 512,352.54 and 201,506.28 is: 278,076.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,272.20 : 512,352.54 = 201,506.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,272.20/512,352.54 = 201,506.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,272.20x = 512,352.54 × 201,506.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,272.20x = 103,242,254,383.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,242,254,383.95/371,272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,076.99

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