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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,053.74, 465,131.31 and 186,147.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,053.74, 465,131.31 and 186,147.50 is: 256,881.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,053.74 : 465,131.31 = 186,147.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,053.74/465,131.31 = 186,147.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,053.74x = 465,131.31 × 186,147.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,053.74x = 86,583,030,528.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,583,030,528.23/337,053.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,881.98

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