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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,150.26, 465,227.73 and 186,238.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,150.26, 465,227.73 and 186,238.26 is: 256,986.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,150.26 : 465,227.73 = 186,238.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,150.26/465,227.73 = 186,238.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,150.26x = 465,227.73 × 186,238.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,150.26x = 86,643,202,938.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,643,202,938.95/337,150.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,986.91

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