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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,430, 465,663.58 and 184,464.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,430, 465,663.58 and 184,464.74 is: 254,566.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,430 : 465,663.58 = 184,464.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,430/465,663.58 = 184,464.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,430x = 465,663.58 × 184,464.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,430x = 85,898,511,212.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,898,511,212.17/337,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,566.91

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