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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,217.87, 465,355.25 and 184,252.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,217.87, 465,355.25 and 184,252.75 is: 254,265.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,217.87 : 465,355.25 = 184,252.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,217.87/465,355.25 = 184,252.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,217.87x = 465,355.25 × 184,252.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,217.87x = 85,742,982,212.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,742,982,212.66/337,217.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,265.83

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