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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,074, 465,162.12 and 186,180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,074, 465,162.12 and 186,180.72 is: 256,929.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,074 : 465,162.12 = 186,180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,074/465,162.12 = 186,180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,074x = 465,162.12 × 186,180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,074x = 86,604,218,418.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,604,218,418.33/337,074
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,929.39

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