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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,059.24, 465,138.90 and 186,153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,059.24, 465,138.90 and 186,153 is: 256,889.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,059.24 : 465,138.90 = 186,153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,059.24/465,138.90 = 186,153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,059.24x = 465,138.90 × 186,153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,059.24x = 86,587,001,651.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,587,001,651.70/337,059.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,889.57

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