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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,542.92, 328,825.36 and 202,109.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,542.92, 328,825.36 and 202,109.90 is: 278,603.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,542.92 : 328,825.36 = 202,109.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,542.92/328,825.36 = 202,109.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,542.92x = 328,825.36 × 202,109.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,542.92x = 66,458,859,413.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,458,859,413.77/238,542.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,603.36

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