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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,550.92, 512,740.26 and 201,785

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,550.92, 512,740.26 and 201,785 is: 278,463.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,550.92 : 512,740.26 = 201,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,550.92/512,740.26 = 201,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,550.92x = 512,740.26 × 201,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,550.92x = 103,463,293,364.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,463,293,364.10/371,550.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,463.29

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