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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,121.18, 465,225.81 and 186,218.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,121.18, 465,225.81 and 186,218.18 is: 256,980.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,121.18 : 465,225.81 = 186,218.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,121.18/465,225.81 = 186,218.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,121.18x = 465,225.81 × 186,218.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,121.18x = 86,633,503,627.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,633,503,627.23/337,121.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,980.30

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