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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,259.48, 466,475.98 and 202,271.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,259.48, 466,475.98 and 202,271.28 is: 278,941.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,259.48 : 466,475.98 = 202,271.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,259.48/466,475.98 = 202,271.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,259.48x = 466,475.98 × 202,271.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,259.48x = 94,354,694,730.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,354,694,730.04/338,259.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,941.76

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