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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,210.52, 512,280.36 and 201,444.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,210.52, 512,280.36 and 201,444.72 is: 277,999.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,210.52 : 512,280.36 = 201,444.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,210.52/512,280.36 = 201,444.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,210.52x = 512,280.36 × 201,444.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,210.52x = 103,196,173,681.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,196,173,681.70/371,210.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,999.05

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