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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,280.12, 512,367.08 and 201,514.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,280.12, 512,367.08 and 201,514.26 is: 278,089.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,280.12 : 512,367.08 = 201,514.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,280.12/512,367.08 = 201,514.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,280.12x = 512,367.08 × 201,514.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,280.12x = 103,249,271,966.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,249,271,966.99/371,280.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,089.96

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