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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,289.96, 512,380.56 and 201,524.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,289.96, 512,380.56 and 201,524.04 is: 278,103.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,289.96 : 512,380.56 = 201,524.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,289.96/512,380.56 = 201,524.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,289.96x = 512,380.56 × 201,524.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,289.96x = 103,257,000,468.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,257,000,468.66/371,289.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,103.40

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