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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,179.22, 465,339.48 and 184,240.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,179.22, 465,339.48 and 184,240.66 is: 254,269.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,179.22 : 465,339.48 = 184,240.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,179.22/465,339.48 = 184,240.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,179.22x = 465,339.48 × 184,240.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,179.22x = 85,734,452,919.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,734,452,919.26/337,179.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,269.68

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