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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,023.56, 465,095.23 and 186,120.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,023.56, 465,095.23 and 186,120.56 is: 256,847.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,023.56 : 465,095.23 = 186,120.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,023.56/465,095.23 = 186,120.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,023.56x = 465,095.23 × 186,120.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,023.56x = 86,563,781,870.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,563,781,870.15/337,023.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,847.87

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