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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,281.72, 465,455.52 and 184,329.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,281.72, 465,455.52 and 184,329.42 is: 254,378.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,281.72 : 465,455.52 = 184,329.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,281.72/465,455.52 = 184,329.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,281.72x = 465,455.52 × 184,329.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,281.72x = 85,797,146,037.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,797,146,037.40/337,281.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,378.29

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