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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,077.82, 465,169.80 and 186,174.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,077.82, 465,169.80 and 186,174.82 is: 256,922.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,077.82 : 465,169.80 = 186,174.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,077.82/465,169.80 = 186,174.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,077.82x = 465,169.80 × 186,174.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,077.82x = 86,602,903,784.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,602,903,784.44/337,077.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,922.58

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