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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,174.45, 465,332.93 and 184,235.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,174.45, 465,332.93 and 184,235.89 is: 254,263.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,174.45 : 465,332.93 = 184,235.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,174.45/465,332.93 = 184,235.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,174.45x = 465,332.93 × 184,235.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,174.45x = 85,731,026,504.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,731,026,504.86/337,174.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,263.12

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