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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,182.80, 512,233.62 and 201,416.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,182.80, 512,233.62 and 201,416.92 is: 277,956.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,182.80 : 512,233.62 = 201,416.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,182.80/512,233.62 = 201,416.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,182.80x = 512,233.62 × 201,416.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,182.80x = 103,172,518,060.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,172,518,060.85/371,182.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,956.09

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