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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,811.02, 466,176.75 and 184,846.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,811.02, 466,176.75 and 184,846.30 is: 255,086.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,811.02 : 466,176.75 = 184,846.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,811.02/466,176.75 = 184,846.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,811.02x = 466,176.75 × 184,846.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,811.02x = 86,171,047,383.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,171,047,383.53/337,811.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,086.55

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