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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,074.66, 465,162.75 and 186,171.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,074.66, 465,162.75 and 186,171.66 is: 256,916.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,074.66 : 465,162.75 = 186,171.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,074.66/465,162.75 = 186,171.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,074.66x = 465,162.75 × 186,171.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,074.66x = 86,600,121,337.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,600,121,337.67/337,074.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,916.74

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