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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,968.95, 466,365.26 and 201,975.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,968.95, 466,365.26 and 201,975.83 is: 278,707.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,968.95 : 466,365.26 = 201,975.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,968.95/466,365.26 = 201,975.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,968.95x = 466,365.26 × 201,975.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,968.95x = 94,194,507,129.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,194,507,129.96/337,968.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,707.58

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