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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,354.80, 466,897.08 and 202,361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,354.80, 466,897.08 and 202,361.20 is: 279,238.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,354.80 : 466,897.08 = 202,361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,354.80/466,897.08 = 202,361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,354.80x = 466,897.08 × 202,361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,354.80x = 94,481,853,385.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,481,853,385.30/338,354.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,238.99

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