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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,031.09, 466,482.20 and 202,058.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,031.09, 466,482.20 and 202,058.51 is: 278,840.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,031.09 : 466,482.20 = 202,058.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,031.09/466,482.20 = 202,058.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,031.09x = 466,482.20 × 202,058.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,031.09x = 94,256,694,930.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,256,694,930.82/338,031.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,840.31

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