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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,290.62, 512,381.64 and 201,524.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,290.62, 512,381.64 and 201,524.82 is: 278,104.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,290.62 : 512,381.64 = 201,524.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,290.62/512,381.64 = 201,524.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,290.62x = 512,381.64 × 201,524.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,290.62x = 103,257,617,772.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,257,617,772.31/371,290.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,104.57

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