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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,044.52, 465,150.36 and 186,170.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,044.52, 465,150.36 and 186,170.68 is: 256,931.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,044.52 : 465,150.36 = 186,170.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,044.52/465,150.36 = 186,170.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,044.52x = 465,150.36 × 186,170.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,044.52x = 86,597,358,823.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,597,358,823.44/337,044.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,931.51

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