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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,189.46, 512,251.38 and 201,423.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,189.46, 512,251.38 and 201,423.72 is: 277,970.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,189.46 : 512,251.38 = 201,423.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,189.46/512,251.38 = 201,423.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,189.46x = 512,251.38 × 201,423.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,189.46x = 103,179,578,534.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,179,578,534.73/371,189.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,970.12

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