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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,333.52, 512,441.64 and 201,567.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,333.52, 512,441.64 and 201,567.78 is: 278,164.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,333.52 : 512,441.64 = 201,567.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,333.52/512,441.64 = 201,567.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,333.52x = 512,441.64 × 201,567.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,333.52x = 103,291,723,754.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,291,723,754.36/371,333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,164.29

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