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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,123.68, 465,229.26 and 186,220.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,123.68, 465,229.26 and 186,220.68 is: 256,983.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,123.68 : 465,229.26 = 186,220.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,123.68/465,229.26 = 186,220.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,123.68x = 465,229.26 × 186,220.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,123.68x = 86,635,309,153.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,635,309,153.10/337,123.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,983.75

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