Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,298.80, 512,378.60 and 201,529.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 371,298.80, 512,378.60 and 201,529.28 is: 278,102.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371,298.80 : 512,378.60 = 201,529.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371,298.80/512,378.60 = 201,529.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371,298.80x = 512,378.60 × 201,529.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371,298.80x = 103,259,290,345.41 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,259,290,345.41/371,298.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278,102.95
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