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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,084.82, 466,555.50 and 183,036.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,084.82, 466,555.50 and 183,036.24 is: 252,589.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,084.82 : 466,555.50 = 183,036.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,084.82/466,555.50 = 183,036.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,084.82x = 466,555.50 × 183,036.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,084.82x = 85,396,564,471.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,396,564,471.32/338,084.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,589.17

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