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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,127.96, 465,236.58 and 186,224.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,127.96, 465,236.58 and 186,224.96 is: 256,990.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,127.96 : 465,236.58 = 186,224.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,127.96/465,236.58 = 186,224.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,127.96x = 465,236.58 × 186,224.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,127.96x = 86,638,663,501.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,638,663,501.04/337,127.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,990.44

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