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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,231.74, 465,365.91 and 184,275.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,231.74, 465,365.91 and 184,275.18 is: 254,292.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,231.74 : 465,365.91 = 184,275.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,231.74/465,365.91 = 184,275.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,231.74x = 465,365.91 × 184,275.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,231.74x = 85,755,386,831.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,755,386,831.11/337,231.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,292.16

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