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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,057.56, 512,060.42 and 201,291.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,057.56, 512,060.42 and 201,291.70 is: 277,783.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,057.56 : 512,060.42 = 201,291.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,057.56/512,060.42 = 201,291.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,057.56x = 512,060.42 × 201,291.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,057.56x = 103,073,512,444.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,073,512,444.51/371,057.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,783.08

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