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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,316.91, 466,877.71 and 183,268.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,316.91, 466,877.71 and 183,268.57 is: 252,910.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,316.91 : 466,877.71 = 183,268.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,316.91/466,877.71 = 183,268.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,316.91x = 466,877.71 × 183,268.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,316.91x = 85,564,009,182.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,564,009,182.98/338,316.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,910.82

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