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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,137.92, 512,176.30 and 201,372.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,137.92, 512,176.30 and 201,372.06 is: 277,896.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,137.92 : 512,176.30 = 201,372.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,137.92/512,176.30 = 201,372.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,137.92x = 512,176.30 × 201,372.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,137.92x = 103,137,996,614.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,137,996,614.18/371,137.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,896.68

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