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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,130.26, 465,200.13 and 186,218.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,130.26, 465,200.13 and 186,218.26 is: 256,959.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,130.26 : 465,200.13 = 186,218.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,130.26/465,200.13 = 186,218.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,130.26x = 465,200.13 × 186,218.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,130.26x = 86,628,758,760.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,628,758,760.37/337,130.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,959.31

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