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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,250.38, 466,463.53 and 202,262.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,250.38, 466,463.53 and 202,262.72 is: 278,930.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,250.38 : 466,463.53 = 202,262.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,250.38/466,463.53 = 202,262.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,250.38x = 466,463.53 × 202,262.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,250.38x = 94,348,181,347.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,348,181,347.29/338,250.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,930.01

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