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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,312.22, 466,866.88 and 183,260.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,312.22, 466,866.88 and 183,260.58 is: 252,897.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,312.22 : 466,866.88 = 183,260.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,312.22/466,866.88 = 183,260.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,312.22x = 466,866.88 × 183,260.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,312.22x = 85,558,295,211.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,558,295,211.59/338,312.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,897.44

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