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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,120.45, 465,226.20 and 186,217.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,120.45, 465,226.20 and 186,217.45 is: 256,980.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,120.45 : 465,226.20 = 186,217.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,120.45/465,226.20 = 186,217.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,120.45x = 465,226.20 × 186,217.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,120.45x = 86,633,236,637.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,633,236,637.19/337,120.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,980.07

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