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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,967.33, 466,363.01 and 201,974.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,967.33, 466,363.01 and 201,974.20 is: 278,705.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,967.33 : 466,363.01 = 201,974.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,967.33/466,363.01 = 201,974.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,967.33x = 466,363.01 × 201,974.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,967.33x = 94,193,295,854.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,193,295,854.34/337,967.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,705.33

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