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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,615.65, 465,890.79 and 184,623.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,615.65, 465,890.79 and 184,623.39 is: 254,769.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,615.65 : 465,890.79 = 184,623.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,615.65/465,890.79 = 184,623.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,615.65x = 465,890.79 × 184,623.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,615.65x = 86,014,337,019.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,014,337,019.58/337,615.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,769.99

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