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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,278.08 : 512,364.80 = 201,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,278.08/512,364.80 = 201,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,278.08x = 512,364.80 × 201,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,278.08x = 103,247,655,577.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,247,655,577.60/371,278.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,087.13

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