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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,565.36, 467,225.50 and 202,605.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,565.36, 467,225.50 and 202,605.02 is: 279,598.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,565.36 : 467,225.50 = 202,605.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,565.36/467,225.50 = 202,605.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,565.36x = 467,225.50 × 202,605.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,565.36x = 94,662,231,772.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,662,231,772.01/338,565.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,598.10

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