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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,129.26, 465,198.75 and 186,217.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,129.26, 465,198.75 and 186,217.26 is: 256,957.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,129.26 : 465,198.75 = 186,217.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,129.26/465,198.75 = 186,217.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,129.26x = 465,198.75 × 186,217.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,129.26x = 86,628,036,580.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,628,036,580.43/337,129.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,957.93

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