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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,268.77, 466,488.95 and 202,281.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,268.77, 466,488.95 and 202,281.11 is: 278,955.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,268.77 : 466,488.95 = 202,281.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,268.77/466,488.95 = 202,281.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,268.77x = 466,488.95 × 202,281.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,268.77x = 94,361,899,264.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,361,899,264.88/338,268.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,955.40

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