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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,246.68, 465,401.64 and 184,284.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,246.68, 465,401.64 and 184,284.88 is: 254,313.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,246.68 : 465,401.64 = 184,284.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,246.68/465,401.64 = 184,284.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,246.68x = 465,401.64 × 184,284.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,246.68x = 85,766,483,294.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,766,483,294.27/337,246.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,313.80

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