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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,057.74, 465,136.82 and 186,151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,057.74, 465,136.82 and 186,151.50 is: 256,887.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,057.74 : 465,136.82 = 186,151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,057.74/465,136.82 = 186,151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,057.74x = 465,136.82 × 186,151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,057.74x = 86,585,916,748.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,585,916,748.23/337,057.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,887.49

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