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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,052.74, 465,129.93 and 186,146.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,052.74, 465,129.93 and 186,146.50 is: 256,880.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,052.74 : 465,129.93 = 186,146.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,052.74/465,129.93 = 186,146.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,052.74x = 465,129.93 × 186,146.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,052.74x = 86,582,308,514.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,582,308,514.75/337,052.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,880.60

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