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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,282.04, 512,355.51 and 201,512.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,282.04, 512,355.51 and 201,512.52 is: 278,079.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,282.04 : 512,355.51 = 201,512.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,282.04/512,355.51 = 201,512.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,282.04x = 512,355.51 × 201,512.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,282.04x = 103,246,049,955.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,246,049,955.99/371,282.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,079.84

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