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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,064.24, 465,145.80 and 186,158

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,064.24, 465,145.80 and 186,158 is: 256,896.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,064.24 : 465,145.80 = 186,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,064.24/465,145.80 = 186,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,064.24x = 465,145.80 × 186,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,064.24x = 86,590,611,836.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,590,611,836.40/337,064.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,896.47

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