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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,475.96, 512,638.92 and 201,710.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,475.96, 512,638.92 and 201,710.13 is: 278,361.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,475.96 : 512,638.92 = 201,710.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,475.96/512,638.92 = 201,710.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,475.96x = 512,638.92 × 201,710.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,475.96x = 103,404,463,196.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,404,463,196.26/371,475.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,361.12

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