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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,046.24, 465,120.96 and 186,140

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,046.24, 465,120.96 and 186,140 is: 256,871.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,046.24 : 465,120.96 = 186,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,046.24/465,120.96 = 186,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,046.24x = 465,120.96 × 186,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,046.24x = 86,577,615,494.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,577,615,494.40/337,046.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,871.63

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