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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,281.29, 512,354.48 and 201,511.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,281.29, 512,354.48 and 201,511.77 is: 278,078.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,281.29 : 512,354.48 = 201,511.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,281.29/512,354.48 = 201,511.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,281.29x = 512,354.48 × 201,511.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,281.29x = 103,245,457,124.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,245,457,124.67/371,281.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,078.80

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