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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,316.35, 466,876.93 and 183,268.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,316.35, 466,876.93 and 183,268.01 is: 252,910.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,316.35 : 466,876.93 = 183,268.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,316.35/466,876.93 = 183,268.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,316.35x = 466,876.93 × 183,268.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,316.35x = 85,563,604,302.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,563,604,302.48/338,316.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,910.05

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