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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,257.52, 465,401.10 and 184,292.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,257.52, 465,401.10 and 184,292.08 is: 254,315.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,257.52 : 465,401.10 = 184,292.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,257.52/465,401.10 = 184,292.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,257.52x = 465,401.10 × 184,292.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,257.52x = 85,769,736,753.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,769,736,753.29/337,257.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,315.27

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