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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,630.02, 465,893.87 and 201,645.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,630.02, 465,893.87 and 201,645.09 is: 278,248.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,630.02 : 465,893.87 = 201,645.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,630.02/465,893.87 = 201,645.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,630.02x = 465,893.87 × 201,645.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,630.02x = 93,945,210,338.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,945,210,338.37/337,630.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,248.99

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