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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,282.54, 512,356.20 and 201,513.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,282.54, 512,356.20 and 201,513.02 is: 278,080.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,282.54 : 512,356.20 = 201,513.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,282.54/512,356.20 = 201,513.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,282.54x = 512,356.20 × 201,513.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,282.54x = 103,246,445,177.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,246,445,177.72/371,282.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,080.53

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