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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,279.62, 512,366.43 and 201,513.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,279.62, 512,366.43 and 201,513.79 is: 278,089.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,279.62 : 512,366.43 = 201,513.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,279.62/512,366.43 = 201,513.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,279.62x = 512,366.43 × 201,513.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,279.62x = 103,248,901,178.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,248,901,178.07/371,279.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,089.33

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