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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,055.06, 512,055.77 and 201,289.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,055.06, 512,055.77 and 201,289.19 is: 277,778.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,055.06 : 512,055.77 = 201,289.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,055.06/512,055.77 = 201,289.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,055.06x = 512,055.77 × 201,289.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,055.06x = 103,071,287,611.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,071,287,611.40/371,055.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,778.96

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