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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,176.71, 465,336.03 and 184,238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,176.71, 465,336.03 and 184,238.16 is: 254,266.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,176.71 : 465,336.03 = 184,238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,176.71/465,336.03 = 184,238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,176.71x = 465,336.03 × 184,238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,176.71x = 85,732,653,948.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,732,653,948.90/337,176.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,266.24

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