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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,053.24, 465,130.62 and 186,147

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,053.24, 465,130.62 and 186,147 is: 256,881.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,053.24 : 465,130.62 = 186,147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,053.24/465,130.62 = 186,147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,053.24x = 465,130.62 × 186,147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,053.24x = 86,582,669,521.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,582,669,521.14/337,053.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,881.29

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