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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,419.92, 512,559.48 and 201,654.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,419.92, 512,559.48 and 201,654.06 is: 278,282.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,419.92 : 512,559.48 = 201,654.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,419.92/512,559.48 = 201,654.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,419.92x = 512,559.48 × 201,654.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,419.92x = 103,359,700,133.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,359,700,133.49/371,419.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,282.60

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