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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,314.23, 466,874 and 183,265.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,314.23, 466,874 and 183,265.88 is: 252,907.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,314.23 : 466,874 = 183,265.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,314.23/466,874 = 183,265.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,314.23x = 466,874 × 183,265.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,314.23x = 85,562,074,459.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,562,074,459.12/338,314.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,907.11

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