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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,180.84, 465,341.73 and 184,242.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,180.84, 465,341.73 and 184,242.25 is: 254,271.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,180.84 : 465,341.73 = 184,242.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,180.84/465,341.73 = 184,242.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,180.84x = 465,341.73 × 184,242.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,180.84x = 85,735,607,354.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,735,607,354.09/337,180.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,271.88

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