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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,126.68, 465,233.40 and 186,223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,126.68, 465,233.40 and 186,223.68 is: 256,987.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,126.68 : 465,233.40 = 186,223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,126.68/465,233.40 = 186,223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,126.68x = 465,233.40 × 186,223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,126.68x = 86,637,475,806.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,637,475,806.91/337,126.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,987.89

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