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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,179.47, 465,339.83 and 184,240.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,179.47, 465,339.83 and 184,240.91 is: 254,270.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,179.47 : 465,339.83 = 184,240.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,179.47/465,339.83 = 184,240.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,179.47x = 465,339.83 × 184,240.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,179.47x = 85,734,630,490.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,734,630,490.54/337,179.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,270.02

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