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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,245.53, 465,393.21 and 184,280.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,245.53, 465,393.21 and 184,280.36 is: 254,303.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,245.53 : 465,393.21 = 184,280.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,245.53/465,393.21 = 184,280.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,245.53x = 465,393.21 × 184,280.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,245.53x = 85,762,828,280.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,762,828,280.36/337,245.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,303.83

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