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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,030.59, 465,083.18 and 184,038.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,030.59, 465,083.18 and 184,038.33 is: 253,962.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,030.59 : 465,083.18 = 184,038.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,030.59/465,083.18 = 184,038.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,030.59x = 465,083.18 × 184,038.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,030.59x = 85,593,131,758.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,593,131,758.29/337,030.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,962.50

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