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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,290.54, 512,374.52 and 201,521.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,290.54, 512,374.52 and 201,521.02 is: 278,095.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,290.54 : 512,374.52 = 201,521.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,290.54/512,374.52 = 201,521.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,290.54x = 512,374.52 × 201,521.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,290.54x = 103,254,235,892.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,254,235,892.41/371,290.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,095.52

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