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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,057.07, 512,059.74 and 201,291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,057.07, 512,059.74 and 201,291.20 is: 277,782.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,057.07 : 512,059.74 = 201,291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,057.07/512,059.74 = 201,291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,057.07x = 512,059.74 × 201,291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,057.07x = 103,073,116,975.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,073,116,975.99/371,057.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,782.38

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