Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,179.60, 465,340 and 184,241
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 337,179.60, 465,340 and 184,241 is: 254,270.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
337,179.60 : 465,340 = 184,241 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
337,179.60/465,340 = 184,241/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
337,179.60x = 465,340 × 184,241 - Step 4: Simplify right side
337,179.60x = 85,734,706,940 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,734,706,940/337,179.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,270.15
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