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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,961.88, 466,355.79 and 201,968.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,961.88, 466,355.79 and 201,968.82 is: 278,698.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,961.88 : 466,355.79 = 201,968.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,961.88/466,355.79 = 201,968.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,961.88x = 466,355.79 × 201,968.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,961.88x = 94,189,328,606.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,189,328,606.47/337,961.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,698.08

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