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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,294.67, 512,372.93 and 201,525.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,294.67, 512,372.93 and 201,525.15 is: 278,097.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,294.67 : 512,372.93 = 201,525.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,294.67/512,372.93 = 201,525.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,294.67x = 512,372.93 × 201,525.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,294.67x = 103,256,031,574.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,256,031,574.19/371,294.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,097.26

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