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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,377.46, 512,501.41 and 201,611.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,377.46, 512,501.41 and 201,611.59 is: 278,224.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,377.46 : 512,501.41 = 201,611.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,377.46/512,501.41 = 201,611.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,377.46x = 512,501.41 × 201,611.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,377.46x = 103,326,224,147.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,326,224,147.34/371,377.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,224.27

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