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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,068, 465,153.84 and 186,174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,068, 465,153.84 and 186,174.72 is: 256,921.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,068 : 465,153.84 = 186,174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,068/465,153.84 = 186,174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,068x = 465,153.84 × 186,174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,068x = 86,599,885,918.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,599,885,918.92/337,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,921.11

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