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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,393.73, 512,528.99 and 201,627.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,393.73, 512,528.99 and 201,627.86 is: 278,249.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,393.73 : 512,528.99 = 201,627.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,393.73/512,528.99 = 201,627.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,393.73x = 512,528.99 × 201,627.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,393.73x = 103,340,119,870.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,340,119,870.88/371,393.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,249.50

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