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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,117.68, 465,220.98 and 186,214.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,117.68, 465,220.98 and 186,214.68 is: 256,975.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,117.68 : 465,220.98 = 186,214.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,117.68/465,220.98 = 186,214.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,117.68x = 465,220.98 × 186,214.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,117.68x = 86,630,975,919.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,630,975,919.99/337,117.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,975.47

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