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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,121.68, 465,226.50 and 186,218.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,121.68, 465,226.50 and 186,218.68 is: 256,980.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,121.68 : 465,226.50 = 186,218.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,121.68/465,226.50 = 186,218.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,121.68x = 465,226.50 × 186,218.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,121.68x = 86,633,864,731.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,633,864,731.02/337,121.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,980.99

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