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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,054.24, 465,132 and 186,148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,054.24, 465,132 and 186,148 is: 256,882.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,054.24 : 465,132 = 186,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,054.24/465,132 = 186,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,054.24x = 465,132 × 186,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,054.24x = 86,583,391,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,583,391,536/337,054.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,882.67

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