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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,237.88, 466,734.30 and 202,244.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,237.88, 466,734.30 and 202,244.58 is: 279,077.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,237.88 : 466,734.30 = 202,244.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,237.88/466,734.30 = 202,244.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,237.88x = 466,734.30 × 202,244.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,237.88x = 94,394,482,475.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,394,482,475.09/338,237.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,077.21

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