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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,015.62, 465,081.48 and 186,112.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,015.62, 465,081.48 and 186,112.62 is: 256,835.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,015.62 : 465,081.48 = 186,112.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,015.62/465,081.48 = 186,112.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,015.62x = 465,081.48 × 186,112.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,015.62x = 86,557,532,756.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,557,532,756.28/337,015.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,835.37

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