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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,402.31, 465,615.12 and 184,441.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,402.31, 465,615.12 and 184,441.14 is: 254,528.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,402.31 : 465,615.12 = 184,441.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,402.31/465,615.12 = 184,441.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,402.31x = 465,615.12 × 184,441.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,402.31x = 85,878,582,611.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,878,582,611.83/337,402.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,528.74

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