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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,147.76, 465,224.28 and 186,235.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,147.76, 465,224.28 and 186,235.76 is: 256,983.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,147.76 : 465,224.28 = 186,235.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,147.76/465,224.28 = 186,235.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,147.76x = 465,224.28 × 186,235.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,147.76x = 86,641,397,356.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,641,397,356.25/337,147.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,983.46

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