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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,211.37, 512,271.68 and 201,445.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,211.37, 512,271.68 and 201,445.49 is: 277,994.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,211.37 : 512,271.68 = 201,445.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,211.37/512,271.68 = 201,445.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,211.37x = 512,271.68 × 201,445.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,211.37x = 103,194,819,864.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,194,819,864.18/371,211.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,994.77

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