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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,100.76, 465,159.42 and 186,188.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,100.76, 465,159.42 and 186,188.76 is: 256,918.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,100.76 : 465,159.42 = 186,188.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,100.76/465,159.42 = 186,188.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,100.76x = 465,159.42 × 186,188.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,100.76x = 86,607,455,612.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,607,455,612.12/337,100.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,918.60

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