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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,382.25, 466,967.45 and 202,421.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,382.25, 466,967.45 and 202,421.93 is: 279,342.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,382.25 : 466,967.45 = 202,421.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,382.25/466,967.45 = 202,421.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,382.25x = 466,967.45 × 202,421.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,382.25x = 94,524,451,464.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,524,451,464.07/338,382.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,342.23

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