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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,382.95, 466,923.98 and 202,367.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,382.95, 466,923.98 and 202,367.21 is: 279,240.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,382.95 : 466,923.98 = 202,367.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,382.95/466,923.98 = 202,367.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,382.95x = 466,923.98 × 202,367.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,382.95x = 94,490,099,768.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,490,099,768.24/338,382.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,240.14

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