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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,252.38, 465,409.50 and 184,290.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,252.38, 465,409.50 and 184,290.56 is: 254,321.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,252.38 : 465,409.50 = 184,290.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,252.38/465,409.50 = 184,290.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,252.38x = 465,409.50 × 184,290.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,252.38x = 85,770,577,384.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,770,577,384.32/337,252.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,321.64

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