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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,152.68, 465,279.84 and 201,265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,152.68, 465,279.84 and 201,265.50 is: 277,751.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,152.68 : 465,279.84 = 201,265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,152.68/465,279.84 = 201,265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,152.68x = 465,279.84 × 201,265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,152.68x = 93,644,776,304.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,644,776,304.79/337,152.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,751.84

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