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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,052.76, 512,053.79 and 201,286.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,052.76, 512,053.79 and 201,286.88 is: 277,776.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,052.76 : 512,053.79 = 201,286.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,052.76/512,053.79 = 201,286.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,052.76x = 512,053.79 × 201,286.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,052.76x = 103,069,710,707.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,069,710,707.16/371,052.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,776.43

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