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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,026, 465,098.16 and 184,060.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,026, 465,098.16 and 184,060.32 is: 254,004.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,026 : 465,098.16 = 184,060.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,026/465,098.16 = 184,060.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,026x = 465,098.16 × 184,060.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,026x = 85,606,116,161.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,606,116,161.01/337,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,004.49

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