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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,357.98, 465,541.29 and 184,394.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,357.98, 465,541.29 and 184,394.88 is: 254,457.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,357.98 : 465,541.29 = 184,394.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,357.98/465,541.29 = 184,394.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,357.98x = 465,541.29 × 184,394.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,357.98x = 85,843,430,304.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,843,430,304.60/337,357.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,457.98

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