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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,307.49, 466,860.39 and 183,255.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,307.49, 466,860.39 and 183,255.86 is: 252,890.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,307.49 : 466,860.39 = 183,255.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,307.49/466,860.39 = 183,255.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,307.49x = 466,860.39 × 183,255.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,307.49x = 85,554,902,749.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,554,902,749.33/338,307.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,890.95

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