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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,587.98, 465,852.56 and 184,595.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,587.98, 465,852.56 and 184,595.82 is: 254,731.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,587.98 : 465,852.56 = 184,595.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,587.98/465,852.56 = 184,595.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,587.98x = 465,852.56 × 184,595.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,587.98x = 85,994,435,312.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,994,435,312.30/337,587.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,731.92

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