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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,251.88, 466,465.59 and 202,264.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,251.88, 466,465.59 and 202,264.22 is: 278,932.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,251.88 : 466,465.59 = 202,264.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,251.88/466,465.59 = 202,264.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,251.88x = 466,465.59 × 202,264.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,251.88x = 94,349,298,718.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,349,298,718.19/338,251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,932.07

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