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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,191.52, 512,245.70 and 201,425.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,191.52, 512,245.70 and 201,425.66 is: 277,968.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,191.52 : 512,245.70 = 201,425.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,191.52/512,245.70 = 201,425.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,191.52x = 512,245.70 × 201,425.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,191.52x = 103,179,427,197.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,179,427,197.53/371,191.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,968.17

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