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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,007.02, 466,417.29 and 202,013.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,007.02, 466,417.29 and 202,013.89 is: 278,759.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,007.02 : 466,417.29 = 202,013.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,007.02/466,417.29 = 202,013.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,007.02x = 466,417.29 × 202,013.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,007.02x = 94,222,768,784.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,222,768,784.07/338,007.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,759.80

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