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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,157.18, 465,286.04 and 201,270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,157.18, 465,286.04 and 201,270 is: 277,758.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,157.18 : 465,286.04 = 201,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,157.18/465,286.04 = 201,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,157.18x = 465,286.04 × 201,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,157.18x = 93,648,121,270.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,648,121,270.80/337,157.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,758.05

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