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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,934.70, 466,342.92 and 184,969.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,934.70, 466,342.92 and 184,969.17 is: 255,253.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,934.70 : 466,342.92 = 184,969.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,934.70/466,342.92 = 184,969.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,934.70x = 466,342.92 × 184,969.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,934.70x = 86,259,062,847.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,259,062,847.78/337,934.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,253.64

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