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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,234.29, 465,377.81 and 184,269.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,234.29, 465,377.81 and 184,269.13 is: 254,288.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,234.29 : 465,377.81 = 184,269.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,234.29/465,377.81 = 184,269.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,234.29x = 465,377.81 × 184,269.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,234.29x = 85,754,762,085.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,754,762,085.22/337,234.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,288.39

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