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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,292.64, 512,384.40 and 201,526.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,292.64, 512,384.40 and 201,526.84 is: 278,107.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,292.64 : 512,384.40 = 201,526.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,292.64/512,384.40 = 201,526.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,292.64x = 512,384.40 × 201,526.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,292.64x = 103,259,208,997.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,259,208,997.30/371,292.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,107.34

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