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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,139.76, 465,213.24 and 186,227.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,139.76, 465,213.24 and 186,227.76 is: 256,972.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,139.76 : 465,213.24 = 186,227.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,139.76/465,213.24 = 186,227.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,139.76x = 465,213.24 × 186,227.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,139.76x = 86,635,619,607.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,635,619,607.54/337,139.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,972.42

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