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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,291.34, 512,383.36 and 201,525.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,291.34, 512,383.36 and 201,525.44 is: 278,105.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,291.34 : 512,383.36 = 201,525.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,291.34/512,383.36 = 201,525.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,291.34x = 512,383.36 × 201,525.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,291.34x = 103,258,282,072.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,258,282,072.68/371,291.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,105.82

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