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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,965.72, 466,360.79 and 201,972.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,965.72, 466,360.79 and 201,972.59 is: 278,703.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,965.72 : 466,360.79 = 201,972.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,965.72/466,360.79 = 201,972.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,965.72x = 466,360.79 × 201,972.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,965.72x = 94,192,095,037.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,192,095,037.93/337,965.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,703.11

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