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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,218.37, 465,355.94 and 184,253.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,218.37, 465,355.94 and 184,253.25 is: 254,266.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,218.37 : 465,355.94 = 184,253.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,218.37/465,355.94 = 184,253.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,218.37x = 465,355.94 × 184,253.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,218.37x = 85,743,344,351.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,743,344,351.81/337,218.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,266.53

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