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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,190.46, 512,252.76 and 201,424.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,190.46, 512,252.76 and 201,424.72 is: 277,971.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,190.46 : 512,252.76 = 201,424.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,190.46/512,252.76 = 201,424.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,190.46x = 512,252.76 × 201,424.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,190.46x = 103,180,368,752.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,180,368,752.23/371,190.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,971.50

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