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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,187.81, 465,305.40 and 184,231.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,187.81, 465,305.40 and 184,231.29 is: 254,231.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,187.81 : 465,305.40 = 184,231.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,187.81/465,305.40 = 184,231.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,187.81x = 465,305.40 × 184,231.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,187.81x = 85,723,814,085.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,723,814,085.97/337,187.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,231.66

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