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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,040.98, 512,037.84 and 201,276.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,040.98, 512,037.84 and 201,276.32 is: 277,762.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,040.98 : 512,037.84 = 201,276.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,040.98/512,037.84 = 201,276.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,040.98x = 512,037.84 × 201,276.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,040.98x = 103,061,092,135.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,061,092,135.95/371,040.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,762.02

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