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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,128.62, 465,246.59 and 201,241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,128.62, 465,246.59 and 201,241.40 is: 277,718.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,128.62 : 465,246.59 = 201,241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,128.62/465,246.59 = 201,241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,128.62x = 465,246.59 × 201,241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,128.62x = 93,626,871,784.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,626,871,784.39/337,128.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,718.55

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