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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,136.25, 466,624.68 and 183,086.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,136.25, 466,624.68 and 183,086.80 is: 252,657.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,136.25 : 466,624.68 = 183,086.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,136.25/466,624.68 = 183,086.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,136.25x = 466,624.68 × 183,086.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,136.25x = 85,432,819,462.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,432,819,462.22/338,136.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,657.97

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