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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,382.94, 466,923.97 and 202,367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,382.94, 466,923.97 and 202,367.20 is: 279,240.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,382.94 : 466,923.97 = 202,367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,382.94/466,923.97 = 202,367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,382.94x = 466,923.97 × 202,367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,382.94x = 94,490,096,421.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,490,096,421.78/338,382.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,240.13

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