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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,909.82, 466,312 and 182,857.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,909.82, 466,312 and 182,857.72 is: 252,341.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,909.82 : 466,312 = 182,857.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,909.82/466,312 = 182,857.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,909.82x = 466,312 × 182,857.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,909.82x = 85,268,749,128.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,268,749,128.64/337,909.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,341.73

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