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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,278.04, 465,449.82 and 184,322.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,278.04, 465,449.82 and 184,322.72 is: 254,368.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,278.04 : 465,449.82 = 184,322.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,278.04/465,449.82 = 184,322.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,278.04x = 465,449.82 × 184,322.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,278.04x = 85,792,976,845.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,792,976,845.91/337,278.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,368.70

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