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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,057.98, 512,061.30 and 201,293.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,057.98, 512,061.30 and 201,293.32 is: 277,785.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,057.98 : 512,061.30 = 201,293.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,057.98/512,061.30 = 201,293.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,057.98x = 512,061.30 × 201,293.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,057.98x = 103,074,519,120.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,074,519,120.52/371,057.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,785.48

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