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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,821, 466,188.96 and 184,857.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,821, 466,188.96 and 184,857.54 is: 255,101.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,821 : 466,188.96 = 184,857.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,821/466,188.96 = 184,857.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,821x = 466,188.96 × 184,857.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,821x = 86,178,544,320.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,178,544,320.76/337,821
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,101.21

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