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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,188.30, 465,306.09 and 184,231.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,188.30, 465,306.09 and 184,231.79 is: 254,232.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,188.30 : 465,306.09 = 184,231.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,188.30/465,306.09 = 184,231.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,188.30x = 465,306.09 × 184,231.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,188.30x = 85,724,173,858.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,724,173,858.60/337,188.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,232.35

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