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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,693.59, 465,999.75 and 184,702.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,693.59, 465,999.75 and 184,702.01 is: 254,879.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,693.59 : 465,999.75 = 184,702.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,693.59/465,999.75 = 184,702.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,693.59x = 465,999.75 × 184,702.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,693.59x = 86,071,088,154.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,071,088,154.50/337,693.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,879.25

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