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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,244.97, 512,318.33 and 201,479.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,244.97, 512,318.33 and 201,479.10 is: 278,041.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,244.97 : 512,318.33 = 201,479.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,244.97/512,318.33 = 201,479.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,244.97x = 512,318.33 × 201,479.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,244.97x = 103,221,436,041.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,221,436,041.90/371,244.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,041.31

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