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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,155.18, 465,283.28 and 201,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,155.18, 465,283.28 and 201,268 is: 277,755.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,155.18 : 465,283.28 = 201,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,155.18/465,283.28 = 201,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,155.18x = 465,283.28 × 201,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,155.18x = 93,646,635,199.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,646,635,199.04/337,155.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,755.29

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