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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,183.69, 512,234.81 and 201,417.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,183.69, 512,234.81 and 201,417.82 is: 277,957.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,183.69 : 512,234.81 = 201,417.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,183.69/512,234.81 = 201,417.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,183.69x = 512,234.81 × 201,417.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,183.69x = 103,173,218,758.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,173,218,758.31/371,183.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,957.31

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