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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,380.54, 466,951.43 and 202,334.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,380.54, 466,951.43 and 202,334.25 is: 279,213.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,380.54 : 466,951.43 = 202,334.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,380.54/466,951.43 = 202,334.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,380.54x = 466,951.43 × 202,334.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,380.54x = 94,480,267,375.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,480,267,375.48/338,380.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,213.06

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