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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,186.31, 465,303.33 and 184,229.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,186.31, 465,303.33 and 184,229.79 is: 254,229.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,186.31 : 465,303.33 = 184,229.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,186.31/465,303.33 = 184,229.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,186.31x = 465,303.33 × 184,229.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,186.31x = 85,722,734,772.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,722,734,772.20/337,186.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,229.59

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