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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,193.02, 512,247.77 and 201,427.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,193.02, 512,247.77 and 201,427.16 is: 277,970.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,193.02 : 512,247.77 = 201,427.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,193.02/512,247.77 = 201,427.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,193.02x = 512,247.77 × 201,427.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,193.02x = 103,180,613,527.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,180,613,527.43/371,193.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,970.24

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