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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,206.81, 465,339.93 and 184,241.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,206.81, 465,339.93 and 184,241.73 is: 254,250.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,206.81 : 465,339.93 = 184,241.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,206.81/465,339.93 = 184,241.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,206.81x = 465,339.93 × 184,241.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,206.81x = 85,735,033,741.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,735,033,741.28/337,206.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,250.60

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