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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,293.17, 512,370.86 and 201,523.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,293.17, 512,370.86 and 201,523.65 is: 278,095.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,293.17 : 512,370.86 = 201,523.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,293.17/512,370.86 = 201,523.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,293.17x = 512,370.86 × 201,523.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,293.17x = 103,254,843,802.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,254,843,802.79/371,293.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,095.19

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