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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,212.02, 512,272.91 and 201,446.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,212.02, 512,272.91 and 201,446.14 is: 277,995.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,212.02 : 512,272.91 = 201,446.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,212.02/512,272.91 = 201,446.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,212.02x = 512,272.91 × 201,446.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,212.02x = 103,195,400,346.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,195,400,346.07/371,212.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,995.85

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