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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,013.24, 465,077.94 and 186,109.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,013.24, 465,077.94 and 186,109.88 is: 256,831.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,013.24 : 465,077.94 = 186,109.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,013.24/465,077.94 = 186,109.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,013.24x = 465,077.94 × 186,109.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,013.24x = 86,555,599,604.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,555,599,604.05/337,013.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,831.45

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