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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,070, 465,156.60 and 186,176.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,070, 465,156.60 and 186,176.72 is: 256,923.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,070 : 465,156.60 = 186,176.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,070/465,156.60 = 186,176.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,070x = 465,156.60 × 186,176.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,070x = 86,601,330,074.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,601,330,074.35/337,070
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,923.87

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