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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,119.43, 465,223.39 and 186,216.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,119.43, 465,223.39 and 186,216.43 is: 256,977.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,119.43 : 465,223.39 = 186,216.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,119.43/465,223.39 = 186,216.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,119.43x = 465,223.39 × 186,216.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,119.43x = 86,632,238,838.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,632,238,838.30/337,119.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,977.89

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