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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,133.68, 465,243.06 and 186,230.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,133.68, 465,243.06 and 186,230.68 is: 256,997.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,133.68 : 465,243.06 = 186,230.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,133.68/465,243.06 = 186,230.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,133.68x = 465,243.06 × 186,230.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,133.68x = 86,642,531,429.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,642,531,429.08/337,133.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,997.55

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