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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,211.44, 512,273.13 and 201,445.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,211.44, 512,273.13 and 201,445.52 is: 277,995.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,211.44 : 512,273.13 = 201,445.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,211.44/512,273.13 = 201,445.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,211.44x = 512,273.13 × 201,445.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,211.44x = 103,195,127,054.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,195,127,054.88/371,211.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,995.55

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