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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,317.42, 466,878.40 and 183,269.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,317.42, 466,878.40 and 183,269.07 is: 252,911.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,317.42 : 466,878.40 = 183,269.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,317.42/466,878.40 = 183,269.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,317.42x = 466,878.40 × 183,269.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,317.42x = 85,564,369,254.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,564,369,254.74/338,317.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,911.51

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