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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,023.68, 512,015.40 and 201,259.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,023.68, 512,015.40 and 201,259.02 is: 277,738.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,023.68 : 512,015.40 = 201,259.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,023.68/512,015.40 = 201,259.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,023.68x = 512,015.40 × 201,259.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,023.68x = 103,047,717,628.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,047,717,628.91/371,023.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,738.92

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