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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,138.94, 512,177.67 and 201,373.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,138.94, 512,177.67 and 201,373.05 is: 277,898.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,138.94 : 512,177.67 = 201,373.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,138.94/512,177.67 = 201,373.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,138.94x = 512,177.67 × 201,373.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,138.94x = 103,138,779,549.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,138,779,549.79/371,138.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,898.03

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