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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,129.04, 512,144.37 and 201,359.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,129.04, 512,144.37 and 201,359.52 is: 277,868.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,129.04 : 512,144.37 = 201,359.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,129.04/512,144.37 = 201,359.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,129.04x = 512,144.37 × 201,359.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,129.04x = 103,125,144,513.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,125,144,513.90/371,129.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,868.70

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