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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,290.55, 512,381.94 and 201,524.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,290.55, 512,381.94 and 201,524.67 is: 278,104.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,290.55 : 512,381.94 = 201,524.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,290.55/512,381.94 = 201,524.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,290.55x = 512,381.94 × 201,524.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,290.55x = 103,257,600,616.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,257,600,616.74/371,290.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,104.58

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