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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,323.50, 466,886.43 and 202,363.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,323.50, 466,886.43 and 202,363.18 is: 279,261.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,323.50 : 466,886.43 = 202,363.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,323.50/466,886.43 = 202,363.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,323.50x = 466,886.43 × 202,363.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,323.50x = 94,480,621,506.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,480,621,506.43/338,323.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,261.18

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