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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,177.83, 465,337.58 and 184,239.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,177.83, 465,337.58 and 184,239.26 is: 254,267.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,177.83 : 465,337.58 = 184,239.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,177.83/465,337.58 = 184,239.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,177.83x = 465,337.58 × 184,239.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,177.83x = 85,733,451,389.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,733,451,389.39/337,177.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,267.76

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