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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,179.68, 512,225.60 and 201,410.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,179.68, 512,225.60 and 201,410.16 is: 277,944.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,179.68 : 512,225.60 = 201,410.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,179.68/512,225.60 = 201,410.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,179.68x = 512,225.60 × 201,410.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,179.68x = 103,167,440,052.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,167,440,052.10/371,179.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,944.74

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