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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,277.88, 512,363.98 and 201,512.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,277.88, 512,363.98 and 201,512.02 is: 278,086.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,277.88 : 512,363.98 = 201,512.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,277.88/512,363.98 = 201,512.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,277.88x = 512,363.98 × 201,512.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,277.88x = 103,247,500,585.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,247,500,585.04/371,277.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,086.86

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