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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,134.68, 465,244.44 and 186,231.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,134.68, 465,244.44 and 186,231.68 is: 256,998.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,134.68 : 465,244.44 = 186,231.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,134.68/465,244.44 = 186,231.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,134.68x = 465,244.44 × 186,231.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,134.68x = 86,643,253,671.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,643,253,671.86/337,134.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,998.93

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