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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,097.88, 465,171.66 and 186,183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,097.88, 465,171.66 and 186,183 is: 256,919.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,097.88 : 465,171.66 = 186,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,097.88/465,171.66 = 186,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,097.88x = 465,171.66 × 186,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,097.88x = 86,607,055,173.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,607,055,173.78/337,097.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,919.61

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