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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,274.80, 502,256.10 and 201,758.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,274.80, 502,256.10 and 201,758.45 is: 302,242.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,274.80 : 502,256.10 = 201,758.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,274.80/502,256.10 = 201,758.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,274.80x = 502,256.10 × 201,758.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,274.80x = 101,334,412,239.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,334,412,239.05/335,274.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,242.85

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