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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,179.77, 512,229.49 and 201,413.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,179.77, 512,229.49 and 201,413.90 is: 277,951.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,179.77 : 512,229.49 = 201,413.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,179.77/512,229.49 = 201,413.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,179.77x = 512,229.49 × 201,413.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,179.77x = 103,170,136,211.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,170,136,211.23/371,179.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,951.94

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