Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,278.08, 512,364.80 and 201,512
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 371,278.08, 512,364.80 and 201,512 is: 278,087.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371,278.08 : 512,364.80 = 201,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371,278.08/512,364.80 = 201,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371,278.08x = 512,364.80 × 201,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371,278.08x = 103,247,655,577.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,247,655,577.60/371,278.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278,087.13
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