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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,186.38, 512,238.66 and 201,420.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,186.38, 512,238.66 and 201,420.52 is: 277,961.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,186.38 : 512,238.66 = 201,420.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,186.38/512,238.66 = 201,420.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,186.38x = 512,238.66 × 201,420.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,186.38x = 103,175,377,261.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,175,377,261.30/371,186.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,961.11

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