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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,190.69, 512,244.48 and 201,424.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,190.69, 512,244.48 and 201,424.80 is: 277,966.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,190.69 : 512,244.48 = 201,424.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,190.69/512,244.48 = 201,424.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,190.69x = 512,244.48 × 201,424.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,190.69x = 103,178,741,935.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,178,741,935.10/371,190.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,966.94

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