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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,207.81, 512,266.76 and 201,441.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,207.81, 512,266.76 and 201,441.93 is: 277,989.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,207.81 : 512,266.76 = 201,441.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,207.81/512,266.76 = 201,441.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,207.81x = 512,266.76 × 201,441.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,207.81x = 103,192,003,802.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,192,003,802.04/371,207.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,989.85

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