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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,148.01, 465,256.47 and 184,186.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,148.01, 465,256.47 and 184,186.72 is: 254,173.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,148.01 : 465,256.47 = 184,186.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,148.01/465,256.47 = 184,186.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,148.01x = 465,256.47 × 184,186.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,148.01x = 85,694,063,168.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,694,063,168.08/337,148.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,173.42

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