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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,408.31, 465,623.57 and 184,447.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,408.31, 465,623.57 and 184,447.17 is: 254,537.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,408.31 : 465,623.57 = 184,447.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,408.31/465,623.57 = 184,447.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,408.31x = 465,623.57 × 184,447.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,408.31x = 85,882,949,771.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,882,949,771.80/337,408.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,537.15

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