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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,239.72, 465,351 and 201,248.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,239.72, 465,351 and 201,248.46 is: 277,699.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,239.72 : 465,351 = 201,248.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,239.72/465,351 = 201,248.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,239.72x = 465,351 × 201,248.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,239.72x = 93,651,172,109.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,651,172,109.46/337,239.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,699.12

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