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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,310.08, 512,408.88 and 201,544.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,310.08, 512,408.88 and 201,544.16 is: 278,131.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,310.08 : 512,408.88 = 201,544.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,310.08/512,408.88 = 201,544.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,310.08x = 512,408.88 × 201,544.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,310.08x = 103,273,017,296.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,273,017,296.14/371,310.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,131.47

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