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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,143.68, 512,184.23 and 201,377.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,143.68, 512,184.23 and 201,377.80 is: 277,904.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,143.68 : 512,184.23 = 201,377.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,143.68/512,184.23 = 201,377.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,143.68x = 512,184.23 × 201,377.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,143.68x = 103,142,533,432.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,142,533,432.09/371,143.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,904.59

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