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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,299.79, 512,379.99 and 201,530.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,299.79, 512,379.99 and 201,530.27 is: 278,104.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,299.79 : 512,379.99 = 201,530.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,299.79/512,379.99 = 201,530.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,299.79x = 512,379.99 × 201,530.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,299.79x = 103,260,077,727.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,260,077,727.30/371,299.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,104.33

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