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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,140.54, 512,160.21 and 201,371.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,140.54, 512,160.21 and 201,371.02 is: 277,884.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,140.54 : 512,160.21 = 201,371.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,140.54/512,160.21 = 201,371.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,140.54x = 512,160.21 × 201,371.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,140.54x = 103,134,223,891.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,134,223,891.11/371,140.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,884.56

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