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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,080.07, 465,172.91 and 186,177.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,080.07, 465,172.91 and 186,177.07 is: 256,925.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,080.07 : 465,172.91 = 186,177.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,080.07/465,172.91 = 186,177.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,080.07x = 465,172.91 × 186,177.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,080.07x = 86,604,529,427.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,604,529,427.17/337,080.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,925.69

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