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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,128.96, 465,237.96 and 186,225.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,128.96, 465,237.96 and 186,225.96 is: 256,991.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,128.96 : 465,237.96 = 186,225.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,128.96/465,237.96 = 186,225.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,128.96x = 465,237.96 × 186,225.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,128.96x = 86,639,385,729.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,639,385,729.44/337,128.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,991.82

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