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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,308.49, 466,861.77 and 183,256.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,308.49, 466,861.77 and 183,256.86 is: 252,892.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,308.49 : 466,861.77 = 183,256.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,308.49/466,861.77 = 183,256.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,308.49x = 466,861.77 × 183,256.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,308.49x = 85,555,622,024.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,555,622,024.24/338,308.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,892.33

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