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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,001.12, 465,059.76 and 186,098.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,001.12, 465,059.76 and 186,098.08 is: 256,814.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,001.12 : 465,059.76 = 186,098.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,001.12/465,059.76 = 186,098.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,001.12x = 465,059.76 × 186,098.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,001.12x = 86,546,728,421.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,546,728,421.26/337,001.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,814.36

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