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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,967.84, 466,363.71 and 201,974.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,967.84, 466,363.71 and 201,974.72 is: 278,706.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,967.84 : 466,363.71 = 201,974.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,967.84/466,363.71 = 201,974.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,967.84x = 466,363.71 × 201,974.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,967.84x = 94,193,677,413.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,193,677,413.59/337,967.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,706.04

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