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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,273.62, 512,358.10 and 201,507.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,273.62, 512,358.10 and 201,507.74 is: 278,080.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,273.62 : 512,358.10 = 201,507.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,273.62/512,358.10 = 201,507.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,273.62x = 512,358.10 × 201,507.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,273.62x = 103,244,122,801.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,244,122,801.69/371,273.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,080.95

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