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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,344.62, 512,454.15 and 201,577.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,344.62, 512,454.15 and 201,577.26 is: 278,175.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,344.62 : 512,454.15 = 201,577.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,344.62/512,454.15 = 201,577.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,344.62x = 512,454.15 × 201,577.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,344.62x = 103,299,103,432.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,299,103,432.63/371,344.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,175.84

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