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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,897.73, 466,279.89 and 184,935.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,897.73, 466,279.89 and 184,935.61 is: 255,200.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,897.73 : 466,279.89 = 184,935.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,897.73/466,279.89 = 184,935.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,897.73x = 466,279.89 × 184,935.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,897.73x = 86,231,753,556.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,231,753,556.48/337,897.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,200.75

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