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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,284.16, 512,372.52 and 201,518.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,284.16, 512,372.52 and 201,518.32 is: 278,095.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,284.16 : 512,372.52 = 201,518.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,284.16/512,372.52 = 201,518.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,284.16x = 512,372.52 × 201,518.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,284.16x = 103,252,449,444.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,252,449,444.57/371,284.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,095.49

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