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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,251.48, 465,401.45 and 184,286.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,251.48, 465,401.45 and 184,286.40 is: 254,312.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,251.48 : 465,401.45 = 184,286.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,251.48/465,401.45 = 184,286.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,251.48x = 465,401.45 × 184,286.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,251.48x = 85,767,156,853.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,767,156,853.85/337,251.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,312.17

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