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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,208.97, 512,265.38 and 201,443.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,208.97, 512,265.38 and 201,443.09 is: 277,989.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,208.97 : 512,265.38 = 201,443.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,208.97/512,265.38 = 201,443.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,208.97x = 512,265.38 × 201,443.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,208.97x = 103,192,322,831.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,192,322,831.50/371,208.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,989.84

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