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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,173.45, 465,331.55 and 184,234.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,173.45, 465,331.55 and 184,234.89 is: 254,261.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,173.45 : 465,331.55 = 184,234.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,173.45/465,331.55 = 184,234.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,173.45x = 465,331.55 × 184,234.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,173.45x = 85,730,307,751.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,730,307,751.60/337,173.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,261.74

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