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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,032.83, 466,484.49 and 202,060.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,032.83, 466,484.49 and 202,060.17 is: 278,842.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,032.83 : 466,484.49 = 202,060.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,032.83/466,484.49 = 202,060.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,032.83x = 466,484.49 × 202,060.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,032.83x = 94,257,935,351.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,257,935,351.76/338,032.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,842.55

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