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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,197.27, 465,326.73 and 184,232.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,197.27, 465,326.73 and 184,232.17 is: 254,237.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,197.27 : 465,326.73 = 184,232.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,197.27/465,326.73 = 184,232.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,197.27x = 465,326.73 × 184,232.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,197.27x = 85,728,152,063.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,728,152,063.59/337,197.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,237.38

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