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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,197.87, 465,327.63 and 184,232.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,197.87, 465,327.63 and 184,232.78 is: 254,238.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,197.87 : 465,327.63 = 184,232.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,197.87/465,327.63 = 184,232.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,197.87x = 465,327.63 × 184,232.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,197.87x = 85,728,600,559.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,728,600,559.07/337,197.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,238.26

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