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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,306.69, 466,859.29 and 183,255.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,306.69, 466,859.29 and 183,255.06 is: 252,889.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,306.69 : 466,859.29 = 183,255.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,306.69/466,859.29 = 183,255.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,306.69x = 466,859.29 × 183,255.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,306.69x = 85,554,327,664.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,554,327,664.77/338,306.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,889.85

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