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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,292.01, 512,383.97 and 201,526.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,292.01, 512,383.97 and 201,526.14 is: 278,106.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,292.01 : 512,383.97 = 201,526.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,292.01/512,383.97 = 201,526.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,292.01x = 512,383.97 × 201,526.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,292.01x = 103,258,763,671.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,258,763,671.98/371,292.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,106.61

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