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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,041.22, 512,038.19 and 201,276.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,041.22, 512,038.19 and 201,276.56 is: 277,762.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,041.22 : 512,038.19 = 201,276.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,041.22/512,038.19 = 201,276.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,041.22x = 512,038.19 × 201,276.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,041.22x = 103,061,285,471.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,061,285,471.83/371,041.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,762.36

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