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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,190.27, 512,243.97 and 201,424.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,190.27, 512,243.97 and 201,424.41 is: 277,966.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,190.27 : 512,243.97 = 201,424.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,190.27/512,243.97 = 201,424.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,190.27x = 512,243.97 × 201,424.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,190.27x = 103,178,439,433.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,178,439,433.31/371,190.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,966.44

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