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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,849.09, 466,231.60 and 184,887.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,849.09, 466,231.60 and 184,887.27 is: 255,144.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,849.09 : 466,231.60 = 184,887.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,849.09/466,231.60 = 184,887.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,849.09x = 466,231.60 × 184,887.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,849.09x = 86,200,287,711.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,200,287,711.73/337,849.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,144.35

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