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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,199.37, 465,329.70 and 184,234.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,199.37, 465,329.70 and 184,234.28 is: 254,240.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,199.37 : 465,329.70 = 184,234.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,199.37/465,329.70 = 184,234.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,199.37x = 465,329.70 × 184,234.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,199.37x = 85,729,679,915.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,729,679,915.47/337,199.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,240.33

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