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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,360.76, 512,477.28 and 201,594.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,360.76, 512,477.28 and 201,594.96 is: 278,200.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,360.76 : 512,477.28 = 201,594.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,360.76/512,477.28 = 201,594.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,360.76x = 512,477.28 × 201,594.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,360.76x = 103,312,836,762.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,312,836,762.51/371,360.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,200.74

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