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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,017.62, 465,084.24 and 186,114.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,017.62, 465,084.24 and 186,114.62 is: 256,838.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,017.62 : 465,084.24 = 186,114.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,017.62/465,084.24 = 186,114.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,017.62x = 465,084.24 × 186,114.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,017.62x = 86,558,976,595.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,558,976,595.59/337,017.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,838.13

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