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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,039.88, 465,091.62 and 186,125

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,039.88, 465,091.62 and 186,125 is: 256,839.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,039.88 : 465,091.62 = 186,125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,039.88/465,091.62 = 186,125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,039.88x = 465,091.62 × 186,125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,039.88x = 86,565,177,772.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,565,177,772.50/337,039.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,839.57

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