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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,078.16, 465,167.60 and 186,175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,078.16, 465,167.60 and 186,175.20 is: 256,921.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,078.16 : 465,167.60 = 186,175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,078.16/465,167.60 = 186,175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,078.16x = 465,167.60 × 186,175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,078.16x = 86,602,670,963.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,602,670,963.52/337,078.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,921.63

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