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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,215.64, 465,352.13 and 184,250.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,215.64, 465,352.13 and 184,250.56 is: 254,262.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,215.64 : 465,352.13 = 184,250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,215.64/465,352.13 = 184,250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,215.64x = 465,352.13 × 184,250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,215.64x = 85,741,390,549.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,741,390,549.69/337,215.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,262.79

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