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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,294.02, 512,386.74 and 201,528.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,294.02, 512,386.74 and 201,528.14 is: 278,109.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,294.02 : 512,386.74 = 201,528.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,294.02/512,386.74 = 201,528.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,294.02x = 512,386.74 × 201,528.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,294.02x = 103,260,346,672.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,260,346,672.86/371,294.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,109.37

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