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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,078.89, 465,152.63 and 186,172.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,078.89, 465,152.63 and 186,172.65 is: 256,909.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,078.89 : 465,152.63 = 186,172.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,078.89/465,152.63 = 186,172.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,078.89x = 465,152.63 × 186,172.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,078.89x = 86,598,696,850.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,598,696,850.71/337,078.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,909.29

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