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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,056.24, 465,134.76 and 186,150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,056.24, 465,134.76 and 186,150 is: 256,885.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,056.24 : 465,134.76 = 186,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,056.24/465,134.76 = 186,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,056.24x = 465,134.76 × 186,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,056.24x = 86,584,835,574
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,584,835,574/337,056.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,885.43

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