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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,251.39, 465,408.12 and 184,289.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,251.39, 465,408.12 and 184,289.57 is: 254,320.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,251.39 : 465,408.12 = 184,289.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,251.39/465,408.12 = 184,289.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,251.39x = 465,408.12 × 184,289.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,251.39x = 85,769,862,309.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,769,862,309.31/337,251.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,320.26

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