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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,218.87, 465,356.63 and 184,253.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,218.87, 465,356.63 and 184,253.75 is: 254,267.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,218.87 : 465,356.63 = 184,253.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,218.87/465,356.63 = 184,253.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,218.87x = 465,356.63 × 184,253.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,218.87x = 85,743,704,164.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,743,704,164.86/337,218.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,267.22

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