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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,178.22, 465,338.10 and 184,239.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,178.22, 465,338.10 and 184,239.66 is: 254,268.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,178.22 : 465,338.10 = 184,239.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,178.22/465,338.10 = 184,239.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,178.22x = 465,338.10 × 184,239.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,178.22x = 85,733,733,329.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,733,733,329.05/337,178.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,268.30

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