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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,358.76, 512,474.52 and 201,592.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,358.76, 512,474.52 and 201,592.96 is: 278,197.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,358.76 : 512,474.52 = 201,592.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,358.76/512,474.52 = 201,592.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,358.76x = 512,474.52 × 201,592.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,358.76x = 103,311,255,411.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,311,255,411.38/371,358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,197.98

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