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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,283.16, 512,371.14 and 201,517.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,283.16, 512,371.14 and 201,517.32 is: 278,094.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,283.16 : 512,371.14 = 201,517.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,283.16/512,371.14 = 201,517.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,283.16x = 512,371.14 × 201,517.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,283.16x = 103,251,658,978.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,251,658,978.15/371,283.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,094.11

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