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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,653.14, 465,951.42 and 184,688.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,653.14, 465,951.42 and 184,688.03 is: 254,864.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,653.14 : 465,951.42 = 184,688.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,653.14/465,951.42 = 184,688.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,653.14x = 465,951.42 × 184,688.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,653.14x = 86,055,647,505.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,055,647,505.75/337,653.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,864.06

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