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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,127.76, 465,196.68 and 186,215.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,127.76, 465,196.68 and 186,215.76 is: 256,955.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,127.76 : 465,196.68 = 186,215.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,127.76/465,196.68 = 186,215.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,127.76x = 465,196.68 × 186,215.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,127.76x = 86,626,953,315.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,626,953,315.68/337,127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,955.86

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