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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,011.24, 465,075.18 and 186,107.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,011.24, 465,075.18 and 186,107.88 is: 256,828.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,011.24 : 465,075.18 = 186,107.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,011.24/465,075.18 = 186,107.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,011.24x = 465,075.18 × 186,107.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,011.24x = 86,554,155,790.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,554,155,790.42/337,011.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,828.69

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