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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,273.06, 512,356.74 and 201,507.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,273.06, 512,356.74 and 201,507.20 is: 278,079.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,273.06 : 512,356.74 = 201,507.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,273.06/512,356.74 = 201,507.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,273.06x = 512,356.74 × 201,507.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,273.06x = 103,243,572,078.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,243,572,078.53/371,273.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,079.89

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