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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,192.82, 512,247.41 and 201,426.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,192.82, 512,247.41 and 201,426.94 is: 277,969.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,192.82 : 512,247.41 = 201,426.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,192.82/512,247.41 = 201,426.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,192.82x = 512,247.41 × 201,426.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,192.82x = 103,180,428,319.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,180,428,319.23/371,192.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,969.89

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