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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,406.96, 465,605.52 and 184,453.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,406.96, 465,605.52 and 184,453.04 is: 254,536.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,406.96 : 465,605.52 = 184,453.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,406.96/465,605.52 = 184,453.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,406.96x = 465,605.52 × 184,453.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,406.96x = 85,882,353,604.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,882,353,604.78/337,406.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,536.40

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