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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,799.62, 466,159.51 and 184,836.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,799.62, 466,159.51 and 184,836.05 is: 255,071.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,799.62 : 466,159.51 = 184,836.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,799.62/466,159.51 = 184,836.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,799.62x = 466,159.51 × 184,836.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,799.62x = 86,163,082,418.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,163,082,418.05/337,799.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,071.58

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