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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,056.74, 465,135.45 and 186,150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,056.74, 465,135.45 and 186,150.50 is: 256,886.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,056.74 : 465,135.45 = 186,150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,056.74/465,135.45 = 186,150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,056.74x = 465,135.45 × 186,150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,056.74x = 86,585,196,585.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,585,196,585.23/337,056.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,886.12

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