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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,202.43, 465,333.81 and 184,237.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,202.43, 465,333.81 and 184,237.32 is: 254,244.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,202.43 : 465,333.81 = 184,237.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,202.43/465,333.81 = 184,237.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,202.43x = 465,333.81 × 184,237.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,202.43x = 85,731,854,059.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,731,854,059.79/337,202.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,244.47

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