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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,209.22, 512,265.73 and 201,443.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,209.22, 512,265.73 and 201,443.34 is: 277,990.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,209.22 : 512,265.73 = 201,443.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,209.22/512,265.73 = 201,443.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,209.22x = 512,265.73 × 201,443.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,209.22x = 103,192,519,618.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,192,519,618.74/371,209.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,990.18

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