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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,034.88, 465,084.72 and 186,120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,034.88, 465,084.72 and 186,120 is: 256,832.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,034.88 : 465,084.72 = 186,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,034.88/465,084.72 = 186,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,034.88x = 465,084.72 × 186,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,034.88x = 86,561,568,086.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,561,568,086.40/337,034.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,832.67

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