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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,116.84, 465,212.34 and 186,210.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,116.84, 465,212.34 and 186,210.60 is: 256,965.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,116.84 : 465,212.34 = 186,210.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,116.84/465,212.34 = 186,210.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,116.84x = 465,212.34 × 186,210.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,116.84x = 86,627,468,958.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,627,468,958.80/337,116.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,965.71

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