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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,927.40, 657,182.70 and 201,148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,927.40, 657,182.70 and 201,148.20 is: 301,856.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,927.40 : 657,182.70 = 201,148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,927.40/657,182.70 = 201,148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,927.40x = 657,182.70 × 201,148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,927.40x = 132,191,117,176.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,191,117,176.14/437,927.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,856.24

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