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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,045.24, 465,119.58 and 186,139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,045.24, 465,119.58 and 186,139 is: 256,870.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,045.24 : 465,119.58 = 186,139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,045.24/465,119.58 = 186,139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,045.24x = 465,119.58 × 186,139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,045.24x = 86,576,893,501.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,576,893,501.62/337,045.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,870.25

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