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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,295.62, 512,388.54 and 201,529.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,295.62, 512,388.54 and 201,529.82 is: 278,111.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,295.62 : 512,388.54 = 201,529.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,295.62/512,388.54 = 201,529.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,295.62x = 512,388.54 × 201,529.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,295.62x = 103,261,570,236.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,261,570,236.26/371,295.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,111.47

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