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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,044.24, 465,118.20 and 186,138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,044.24, 465,118.20 and 186,138 is: 256,868.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,044.24 : 465,118.20 = 186,138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,044.24/465,118.20 = 186,138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,044.24x = 465,118.20 × 186,138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,044.24x = 86,576,171,511.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,576,171,511.60/337,044.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,868.87

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