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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,195.58, 512,251.20 and 201,429.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,195.58, 512,251.20 and 201,429.69 is: 277,973.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,195.58 : 512,251.20 = 201,429.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,195.58/512,251.20 = 201,429.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,195.58x = 512,251.20 × 201,429.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,195.58x = 103,182,600,418.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,182,600,418.13/371,195.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,973.68

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