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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,430.22, 466,910.14 and 202,468.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,430.22, 466,910.14 and 202,468.08 is: 279,332.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,430.22 : 466,910.14 = 202,468.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,430.22/466,910.14 = 202,468.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,430.22x = 466,910.14 × 202,468.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,430.22x = 94,534,399,578.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,534,399,578.33/338,430.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,332.03

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