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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,333.23, 512,439.42 and 201,567.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,333.23, 512,439.42 and 201,567.36 is: 278,162.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,333.23 : 512,439.42 = 201,567.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,333.23/512,439.42 = 201,567.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,333.23x = 512,439.42 × 201,567.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,333.23x = 103,291,061,049.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,291,061,049.33/371,333.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,162.72

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