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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,381.54, 466,952.81 and 202,335.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,381.54, 466,952.81 and 202,335.25 is: 279,214.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,381.54 : 466,952.81 = 202,335.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,381.54/466,952.81 = 202,335.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,381.54x = 466,952.81 × 202,335.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,381.54x = 94,481,013,549.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,481,013,549.55/338,381.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,214.44

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