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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,284.62, 512,373.36 and 201,518.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,284.62, 512,373.36 and 201,518.82 is: 278,096.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,284.62 : 512,373.36 = 201,518.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,284.62/512,373.36 = 201,518.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,284.62x = 512,373.36 × 201,518.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,284.62x = 103,252,874,906.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,252,874,906.64/371,284.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,096.29

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