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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,158.18, 465,287.42 and 201,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,158.18, 465,287.42 and 201,271 is: 277,759.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,158.18 : 465,287.42 = 201,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,158.18/465,287.42 = 201,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,158.18x = 465,287.42 × 201,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,158.18x = 93,648,864,310.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,648,864,310.82/337,158.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,759.43

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