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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,251.89, 465,408.81 and 184,290.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,251.89, 465,408.81 and 184,290.08 is: 254,320.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,251.89 : 465,408.81 = 184,290.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,251.89/465,408.81 = 184,290.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,251.89x = 465,408.81 × 184,290.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,251.89x = 85,770,224,500.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,770,224,500.56/337,251.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,320.96

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