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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,178.72, 465,338.79 and 184,240.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,178.72, 465,338.79 and 184,240.16 is: 254,268.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,178.72 : 465,338.79 = 184,240.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,178.72/465,338.79 = 184,240.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,178.72x = 465,338.79 × 184,240.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,178.72x = 85,734,090,797.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,734,090,797.11/337,178.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,268.99

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