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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,276.88, 512,362.60 and 201,511.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,276.88, 512,362.60 and 201,511.02 is: 278,085.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,276.88 : 512,362.60 = 201,511.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,276.88/512,362.60 = 201,511.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,276.88x = 512,362.60 × 201,511.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,276.88x = 103,246,710,135.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,246,710,135.85/371,276.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,085.48

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