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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,180.72, 465,341.55 and 184,242.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,180.72, 465,341.55 and 184,242.16 is: 254,271.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,180.72 : 465,341.55 = 184,242.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,180.72/465,341.55 = 184,242.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,180.72x = 465,341.55 × 184,242.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,180.72x = 85,735,529,983.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,735,529,983.04/337,180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,271.75

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