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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,038.88, 465,090.24 and 186,124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,038.88, 465,090.24 and 186,124 is: 256,838.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,038.88 : 465,090.24 = 186,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,038.88/465,090.24 = 186,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,038.88x = 465,090.24 × 186,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,038.88x = 86,564,455,829.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,564,455,829.76/337,038.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,838.19

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