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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,258.38, 465,416.08 and 184,297.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,258.38, 465,416.08 and 184,297.93 is: 254,330.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,258.38 : 465,416.08 = 184,297.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,258.38/465,416.08 = 184,297.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,258.38x = 465,416.08 × 184,297.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,258.38x = 85,775,221,126.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,775,221,126.39/337,258.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,330.88

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