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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,212.14, 465,347.30 and 184,247.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,212.14, 465,347.30 and 184,247.06 is: 254,257.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,212.14 : 465,347.30 = 184,247.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,212.14/465,347.30 = 184,247.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,212.14x = 465,347.30 × 184,247.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,212.14x = 85,738,868,655.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,738,868,655.97/337,212.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,257.96

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