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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,036.97, 512,032.32 and 201,272.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,036.97, 512,032.32 and 201,272.31 is: 277,756.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,036.97 : 512,032.32 = 201,272.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,036.97/512,032.32 = 201,272.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,036.97x = 512,032.32 × 201,272.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,036.97x = 103,057,927,841.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,057,927,841.06/371,036.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,756.49

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