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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,374.81, 465,589.76 and 184,423.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,374.81, 465,589.76 and 184,423.38 is: 254,511.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,374.81 : 465,589.76 = 184,423.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,374.81/465,589.76 = 184,423.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,374.81x = 465,589.76 × 184,423.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,374.81x = 85,865,633,982.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,865,633,982.52/337,374.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,511.10

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