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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,181.73, 465,377.21 and 201,147.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,181.73, 465,377.21 and 201,147.59 is: 277,623.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,181.73 : 465,377.21 = 201,147.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,181.73/465,377.21 = 201,147.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,181.73x = 465,377.21 × 201,147.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,181.73x = 93,609,504,232.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,609,504,232.42/337,181.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,623.30

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