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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,477.96, 512,641.68 and 201,712.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,477.96, 512,641.68 and 201,712.13 is: 278,363.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,477.96 : 512,641.68 = 201,712.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,477.96/512,641.68 = 201,712.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,477.96x = 512,641.68 × 201,712.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,477.96x = 103,406,045,199.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,406,045,199.58/371,477.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,363.88

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