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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,291.52, 512,383.28 and 201,525.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,291.52, 512,383.28 and 201,525.64 is: 278,105.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,291.52 : 512,383.28 = 201,525.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,291.52/512,383.28 = 201,525.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,291.52x = 512,383.28 × 201,525.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,291.52x = 103,258,367,419.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,258,367,419.67/371,291.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,105.92

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