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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,205.39, 465,337.98 and 184,240.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,205.39, 465,337.98 and 184,240.31 is: 254,248.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,205.39 : 465,337.98 = 184,240.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,205.39/465,337.98 = 184,240.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,205.39x = 465,337.98 × 184,240.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,205.39x = 85,734,011,363.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,734,011,363.28/337,205.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,248.64

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