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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,209.14, 512,268.94 and 201,443.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,209.14, 512,268.94 and 201,443.27 is: 277,991.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,209.14 : 512,268.94 = 201,443.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,209.14/512,268.94 = 201,443.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,209.14x = 512,268.94 × 201,443.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,209.14x = 103,193,128,083.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,193,128,083.49/371,209.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,991.88

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