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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,236.88, 466,732.92 and 202,243.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,236.88, 466,732.92 and 202,243.58 is: 279,075.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,236.88 : 466,732.92 = 202,243.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,236.88/466,732.92 = 202,243.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,236.88x = 466,732.92 × 202,243.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,236.88x = 94,393,736,644.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,393,736,644.65/338,236.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,075.83

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