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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,211.18, 512,271.76 and 201,445.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,211.18, 512,271.76 and 201,445.30 is: 277,994.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,211.18 : 512,271.76 = 201,445.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,211.18/512,271.76 = 201,445.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,211.18x = 512,271.76 × 201,445.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,211.18x = 103,194,739,480.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,194,739,480.08/371,211.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,994.70

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