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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,062.24, 465,139.44 and 186,156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,062.24, 465,139.44 and 186,156 is: 256,891.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,062.24 : 465,139.44 = 186,156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,062.24/465,139.44 = 186,156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,062.24x = 465,139.44 × 186,156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,062.24x = 86,588,497,592.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,588,497,592.64/337,062.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,891.72

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