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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,059.63, 466,387.77 and 202,043.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,059.63, 466,387.77 and 202,043.72 is: 278,739.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,059.63 : 466,387.77 = 202,043.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,059.63/466,387.77 = 202,043.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,059.63x = 466,387.77 × 202,043.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,059.63x = 94,230,719,313.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,230,719,313.51/338,059.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,739.94

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