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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,182.69, 512,233.43 and 201,416.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,182.69, 512,233.43 and 201,416.82 is: 277,955.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,182.69 : 512,233.43 = 201,416.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,182.69/512,233.43 = 201,416.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,182.69x = 512,233.43 × 201,416.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,182.69x = 103,172,428,568.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,172,428,568.29/371,182.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,955.93

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