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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,179.60 : 465,340 = 184,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,179.60/465,340 = 184,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,179.60x = 465,340 × 184,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,179.60x = 85,734,706,940
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,734,706,940/337,179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,270.15

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