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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,377.79, 465,581.32 and 184,416.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,377.79, 465,581.32 and 184,416.59 is: 254,494.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,377.79 : 465,581.32 = 184,416.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,377.79/465,581.32 = 184,416.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,377.79x = 465,581.32 × 184,416.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,377.79x = 85,860,920,105.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,860,920,105.01/337,377.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,494.88

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