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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,213.72, 512,274.92 and 201,447.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,213.72, 512,274.92 and 201,447.85 is: 277,998.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,213.72 : 512,274.92 = 201,447.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,213.72/512,274.92 = 201,447.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,213.72x = 512,274.92 × 201,447.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,213.72x = 103,196,681,242.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,196,681,242.92/371,213.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,998.03

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