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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,292.29, 512,369.66 and 201,522.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,292.29, 512,369.66 and 201,522.77 is: 278,093.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,292.29 : 512,369.66 = 201,522.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,292.29/512,369.66 = 201,522.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,292.29x = 512,369.66 × 201,522.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,292.29x = 103,254,152,139.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,254,152,139.54/371,292.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,093.98

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