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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,023.82, 466,472.09 and 202,051.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,023.82, 466,472.09 and 202,051.17 is: 278,830.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,023.82 : 466,472.09 = 202,051.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,023.82/466,472.09 = 202,051.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,023.82x = 466,472.09 × 202,051.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,023.82x = 94,251,230,546.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,251,230,546.59/338,023.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,830.15

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