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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,833.61, 466,210.42 and 184,871.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,833.61, 466,210.42 and 184,871.83 is: 255,123.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,833.61 : 466,210.42 = 184,871.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,833.61/466,210.42 = 184,871.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,833.61x = 466,210.42 × 184,871.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,833.61x = 86,189,173,510.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,189,173,510.47/337,833.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,123.15

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