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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,205.44, 512,264.88 and 201,439.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,205.44, 512,264.88 and 201,439.52 is: 277,987.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,205.44 : 512,264.88 = 201,439.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,205.44/512,264.88 = 201,439.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,205.44x = 512,264.88 × 201,439.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,205.44x = 103,190,391,540.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,190,391,540.06/371,205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,987.28

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