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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,037.97, 512,033.70 and 201,273.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,037.97, 512,033.70 and 201,273.31 is: 277,757.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,037.97 : 512,033.70 = 201,273.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,037.97/512,033.70 = 201,273.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,037.97x = 512,033.70 × 201,273.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,037.97x = 103,058,717,630.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,058,717,630.55/371,037.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,757.87

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