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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,192.77, 512,247.42 and 201,426.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,192.77, 512,247.42 and 201,426.91 is: 277,969.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,192.77 : 512,247.42 = 201,426.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,192.77/512,247.42 = 201,426.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,192.77x = 512,247.42 × 201,426.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,192.77x = 103,180,414,966.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,180,414,966.07/371,192.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,969.89

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