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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,277.54, 512,349.30 and 201,508.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,277.54, 512,349.30 and 201,508.02 is: 278,073.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,277.54 : 512,349.30 = 201,508.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,277.54/512,349.30 = 201,508.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,277.54x = 512,349.30 × 201,508.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,277.54x = 103,242,492,991.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,242,492,991.39/371,277.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,073.63

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