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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,972.88, 466,395.36 and 185,007.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,972.88, 466,395.36 and 185,007.08 is: 255,305.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,972.88 : 466,395.36 = 185,007.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,972.88/466,395.36 = 185,007.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,972.88x = 466,395.36 × 185,007.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,972.88x = 86,286,443,679.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,286,443,679.15/337,972.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,305.82

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