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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,184.29, 512,235.68 and 201,418.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,184.29, 512,235.68 and 201,418.41 is: 277,958.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,184.29 : 512,235.68 = 201,418.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,184.29/512,235.68 = 201,418.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,184.29x = 512,235.68 × 201,418.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,184.29x = 103,173,695,203.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,173,695,203.78/371,184.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,958.14

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