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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,201.94, 512,260.02 and 201,436.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,201.94, 512,260.02 and 201,436.02 is: 277,982.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,201.94 : 512,260.02 = 201,436.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,201.94/512,260.02 = 201,436.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,201.94x = 512,260.02 × 201,436.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,201.94x = 103,187,619,633.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,187,619,633.92/371,201.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,982.44

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