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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,046.02, 465,152.43 and 186,172.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,046.02, 465,152.43 and 186,172.18 is: 256,933.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,046.02 : 465,152.43 = 186,172.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,046.02/465,152.43 = 186,172.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,046.02x = 465,152.43 × 186,172.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,046.02x = 86,598,441,925.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,598,441,925.40/337,046.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,933.58

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