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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,135.68, 465,245.82 and 186,232.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,135.68, 465,245.82 and 186,232.68 is: 257,000.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,135.68 : 465,245.82 = 186,232.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,135.68/465,245.82 = 186,232.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,135.68x = 465,245.82 × 186,232.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,135.68x = 86,643,975,917.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,643,975,917.40/337,135.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,000.31

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