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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,311.23, 466,869.86 and 183,262.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,311.23, 466,869.86 and 183,262.88 is: 252,902.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,311.23 : 466,869.86 = 183,262.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,311.23/466,869.86 = 183,262.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,311.23x = 466,869.86 × 183,262.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,311.23x = 85,559,911,878.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,559,911,878.13/338,311.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,902.96

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