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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,804.12, 466,162.50 and 184,841.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,804.12, 466,162.50 and 184,841.72 is: 255,077.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,804.12 : 466,162.50 = 184,841.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,804.12/466,162.50 = 184,841.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,804.12x = 466,162.50 × 184,841.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,804.12x = 86,166,278,299.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,166,278,299.50/337,804.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,077.64

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