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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,043.52, 465,148.98 and 186,169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,043.52, 465,148.98 and 186,169.68 is: 256,930.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,043.52 : 465,148.98 = 186,169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,043.52/465,148.98 = 186,169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,043.52x = 465,148.98 × 186,169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,043.52x = 86,596,636,758.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,596,636,758.93/337,043.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,930.13

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