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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,016.62, 465,082.86 and 186,113.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,016.62, 465,082.86 and 186,113.62 is: 256,836.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,016.62 : 465,082.86 = 186,113.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,016.62/465,082.86 = 186,113.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,016.62x = 465,082.86 × 186,113.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,016.62x = 86,558,254,674.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,558,254,674.55/337,016.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,836.75

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