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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,266.17, 466,485.21 and 202,278.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,266.17, 466,485.21 and 202,278.11 is: 278,951.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,266.17 : 466,485.21 = 202,278.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,266.17/466,485.21 = 202,278.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,266.17x = 466,485.21 × 202,278.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,266.17x = 94,359,744,289.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,359,744,289.33/338,266.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,951.17

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