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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,758.42, 466,060.58 and 201,763.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,758.42, 466,060.58 and 201,763.50 is: 278,406.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,758.42 : 466,060.58 = 201,763.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,758.42/466,060.58 = 201,763.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,758.42x = 466,060.58 × 201,763.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,758.42x = 94,034,014,337.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,034,014,337.24/337,758.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,406.13

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