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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,595, 465,862.24 and 184,602.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,595, 465,862.24 and 184,602.80 is: 254,741.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,595 : 465,862.24 = 184,602.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,595/465,862.24 = 184,602.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,595x = 465,862.24 × 184,602.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,595x = 85,999,473,918.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,999,473,918.27/337,595
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,741.55

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