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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,197.44, 512,253.81 and 201,431.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,197.44, 512,253.81 and 201,431.52 is: 277,976.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,197.44 : 512,253.81 = 201,431.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,197.44/512,253.81 = 201,431.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,197.44x = 512,253.81 × 201,431.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,197.44x = 103,184,063,574.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,184,063,574.09/371,197.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,976.23

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