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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,174.95, 465,333.62 and 184,236.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,174.95, 465,333.62 and 184,236.39 is: 254,263.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,174.95 : 465,333.62 = 184,236.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,174.95/465,333.62 = 184,236.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,174.95x = 465,333.62 × 184,236.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,174.95x = 85,731,385,373.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,731,385,373.25/337,174.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,263.80

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