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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,961.76, 466,380.18 and 184,996.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,961.76, 466,380.18 and 184,996.20 is: 255,290.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,961.76 : 466,380.18 = 184,996.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,961.76/466,380.18 = 184,996.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,961.76x = 466,380.18 × 184,996.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,961.76x = 86,278,561,055.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,278,561,055.32/337,961.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,290.90

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