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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,211.03, 512,271.54 and 201,445.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,211.03, 512,271.54 and 201,445.14 is: 277,994.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,211.03 : 512,271.54 = 201,445.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,211.03/512,271.54 = 201,445.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,211.03x = 512,271.54 × 201,445.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,211.03x = 103,194,612,093.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,194,612,093.32/371,211.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,994.47

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