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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,212.54, 465,347.79 and 184,247.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,212.54, 465,347.79 and 184,247.37 is: 254,258.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,212.54 : 465,347.79 = 184,247.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,212.54/465,347.79 = 184,247.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,212.54x = 465,347.79 × 184,247.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,212.54x = 85,739,106,442.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,739,106,442.81/337,212.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,258.36

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