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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,020.07, 466,466.90 and 202,047.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,020.07, 466,466.90 and 202,047.42 is: 278,824.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,020.07 : 466,466.90 = 202,047.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,020.07/466,466.90 = 202,047.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,020.07x = 466,466.90 × 202,047.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,020.07x = 94,248,434,165.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,248,434,165.52/338,020.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,824.97

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