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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,144.68, 465,259.95 and 184,185

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,144.68, 465,259.95 and 184,185 is: 254,175.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,144.68 : 465,259.95 = 184,185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,144.68/465,259.95 = 184,185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,144.68x = 465,259.95 × 184,185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,144.68x = 85,693,903,890.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,693,903,890.75/337,144.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,175.46

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