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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,076.64, 465,149.52 and 186,170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,076.64, 465,149.52 and 186,170.40 is: 256,906.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,076.64 : 465,149.52 = 186,170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,076.64/465,149.52 = 186,170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,076.64x = 465,149.52 × 186,170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,076.64x = 86,597,072,198.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,597,072,198.21/337,076.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,906.18

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