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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,140.02, 512,176.50 and 201,377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,140.02, 512,176.50 and 201,377.52 is: 277,902.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,140.02 : 512,176.50 = 201,377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,140.02/512,176.50 = 201,377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,140.02x = 512,176.50 × 201,377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,140.02x = 103,140,833,372.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,140,833,372.28/371,140.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,902.75

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