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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,205.18, 512,264.79 and 201,439.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,205.18, 512,264.79 and 201,439.44 is: 277,987.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,205.18 : 512,264.79 = 201,439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,205.18/512,264.79 = 201,439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,205.18x = 512,264.79 × 201,439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,205.18x = 103,190,332,429.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,190,332,429.32/371,205.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,987.32

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