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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,011.84, 465,067.44 and 186,105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,011.84, 465,067.44 and 186,105.60 is: 256,820.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,011.84 : 465,067.44 = 186,105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,011.84/465,067.44 = 186,105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,011.84x = 465,067.44 × 186,105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,011.84x = 86,551,654,961.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,551,654,961.66/337,011.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,820.81

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