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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,015.79, 465,083.32 and 184,051.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,015.79, 465,083.32 and 184,051.54 is: 253,991.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,015.79 : 465,083.32 = 184,051.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,015.79/465,083.32 = 184,051.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,015.79x = 465,083.32 × 184,051.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,015.79x = 85,599,301,740.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,599,301,740.63/337,015.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,991.96

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