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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,369.79, 465,561.68 and 184,408.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,369.79, 465,561.68 and 184,408.38 is: 254,478.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,369.79 : 465,561.68 = 184,408.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,369.79/465,561.68 = 184,408.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,369.79x = 465,561.68 × 184,408.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,369.79x = 85,853,474,276.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,853,474,276.84/337,369.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,478.84

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