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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,307.69, 466,860.67 and 183,256.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,307.69, 466,860.67 and 183,256.06 is: 252,891.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,307.69 : 466,860.67 = 183,256.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,307.69/466,860.67 = 183,256.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,307.69x = 466,860.67 × 183,256.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,307.69x = 85,555,046,953.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,555,046,953.16/338,307.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,891.23

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