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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,196.24, 465,325.31 and 184,231.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,196.24, 465,325.31 and 184,231.14 is: 254,235.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,196.24 : 465,325.31 = 184,231.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,196.24/465,325.31 = 184,231.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,196.24x = 465,325.31 × 184,231.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,196.24x = 85,727,410,011.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,727,410,011.46/337,196.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,235.96

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