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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,201.70, 512,259.68 and 201,435.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,201.70, 512,259.68 and 201,435.78 is: 277,982.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,201.70 : 512,259.68 = 201,435.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,201.70/512,259.68 = 201,435.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,201.70x = 512,259.68 × 201,435.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,201.70x = 103,187,428,203.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,187,428,203.35/371,201.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,982.10

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