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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,197.81, 465,327.53 and 184,232.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,197.81, 465,327.53 and 184,232.72 is: 254,238.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,197.81 : 465,327.53 = 184,232.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,197.81/465,327.53 = 184,232.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,197.81x = 465,327.53 × 184,232.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,197.81x = 85,728,553,294.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,728,553,294.98/337,197.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,238.17

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