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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,337.23, 512,444.94 and 201,571.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,337.23, 512,444.94 and 201,571.36 is: 278,168.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,337.23 : 512,444.94 = 201,571.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,337.23/512,444.94 = 201,571.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,337.23x = 512,444.94 × 201,571.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,337.23x = 103,294,223,480.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,294,223,480.92/371,337.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,168.24

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