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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,247.72, 465,362.04 and 201,256.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,247.72, 465,362.04 and 201,256.52 is: 277,710.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,247.72 : 465,362.04 = 201,256.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,247.72/465,362.04 = 201,256.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,247.72x = 465,362.04 × 201,256.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,247.72x = 93,657,144,710.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,657,144,710.50/337,247.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,710.24

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