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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,204.01, 512,262.87 and 201,438.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,204.01, 512,262.87 and 201,438.09 is: 277,985.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,204.01 : 512,262.87 = 201,438.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,204.01/512,262.87 = 201,438.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,204.01x = 512,262.87 × 201,438.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,204.01x = 103,189,254,110.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,189,254,110.72/371,204.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,985.29

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