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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,208.31, 465,342 and 184,243.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,208.31, 465,342 and 184,243.23 is: 254,252.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,208.31 : 465,342 = 184,243.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,208.31/465,342 = 184,243.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,208.31x = 465,342 × 184,243.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,208.31x = 85,736,113,134.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,736,113,134.66/337,208.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,252.67

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