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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,207.69, 512,267.96 and 201,441.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,207.69, 512,267.96 and 201,441.77 is: 277,990.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,207.69 : 512,267.96 = 201,441.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,207.69/512,267.96 = 201,441.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,207.69x = 512,267.96 × 201,441.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,207.69x = 103,192,164,576.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,192,164,576.69/371,207.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,990.37

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