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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,977.82, 465,031.53 and 186,074.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,977.82, 465,031.53 and 186,074.82 is: 256,784.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,977.82 : 465,031.53 = 186,074.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,977.82/465,031.53 = 186,074.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,977.82x = 465,031.53 × 186,074.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,977.82x = 86,530,658,239.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,530,658,239.07/336,977.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,784.43

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