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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,291.62, 512,383.02 and 201,525.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,291.62, 512,383.02 and 201,525.82 is: 278,105.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,291.62 : 512,383.02 = 201,525.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,291.62/512,383.02 = 201,525.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,291.62x = 512,383.02 × 201,525.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,291.62x = 103,258,408,259.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,258,408,259.58/371,291.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,105.95

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