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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,057.95, 512,060.94 and 201,292.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,057.95, 512,060.94 and 201,292.08 is: 277,783.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,057.95 : 512,060.94 = 201,292.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,057.95/512,060.94 = 201,292.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,057.95x = 512,060.94 × 201,292.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,057.95x = 103,073,811,699.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,073,811,699.36/371,057.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,783.60

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