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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,313.23, 466,872.62 and 183,264.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,313.23, 466,872.62 and 183,264.88 is: 252,905.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,313.23 : 466,872.62 = 183,264.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,313.23/466,872.62 = 183,264.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,313.23x = 466,872.62 × 183,264.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,313.23x = 85,561,354,679.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,561,354,679.59/338,313.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,905.73

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