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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,309.76, 512,407.68 and 201,543.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,309.76, 512,407.68 and 201,543.84 is: 278,130.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,309.76 : 512,407.68 = 201,543.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,309.76/512,407.68 = 201,543.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,309.76x = 512,407.68 × 201,543.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,309.76x = 103,272,611,472.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,272,611,472.69/371,309.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,130.61

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