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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,193.56, 512,248.44 and 201,427.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,193.56, 512,248.44 and 201,427.70 is: 277,970.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,193.56 : 512,248.44 = 201,427.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,193.56/512,248.44 = 201,427.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,193.56x = 512,248.44 × 201,427.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,193.56x = 103,181,025,097.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,181,025,097.79/371,193.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,970.95

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