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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,068.24, 465,151.32 and 186,162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,068.24, 465,151.32 and 186,162 is: 256,901.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,068.24 : 465,151.32 = 186,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,068.24/465,151.32 = 186,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,068.24x = 465,151.32 × 186,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,068.24x = 86,593,500,033.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,593,500,033.84/337,068.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,901.99

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