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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,056.95, 512,059.56 and 201,291.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,056.95, 512,059.56 and 201,291.08 is: 277,782.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,056.95 : 512,059.56 = 201,291.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,056.95/512,059.56 = 201,291.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,056.95x = 512,059.56 × 201,291.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,056.95x = 103,073,018,541.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,073,018,541.59/371,056.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,782.21

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