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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,383.54, 466,969.27 and 202,423.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,383.54, 466,969.27 and 202,423.21 is: 279,344.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,383.54 : 466,969.27 = 202,423.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,383.54/466,969.27 = 202,423.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,383.54x = 466,969.27 × 202,423.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,383.54x = 94,525,418,604.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,525,418,604.76/338,383.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,344.02

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