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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,188.92, 512,242.08 and 201,423.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,188.92, 512,242.08 and 201,423.02 is: 277,964.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,188.92 : 512,242.08 = 201,423.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,188.92/512,242.08 = 201,423.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,188.92x = 512,242.08 × 201,423.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,188.92x = 103,177,346,724.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,177,346,724.68/371,188.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,964.51

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