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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,109.22, 466,558.41 and 202,116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,109.22, 466,558.41 and 202,116.16 is: 278,900.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,109.22 : 466,558.41 = 202,116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,109.22/466,558.41 = 202,116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,109.22x = 466,558.41 × 202,116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,109.22x = 94,298,994,244.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,298,994,244.91/338,109.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,900.98

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