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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,151.26, 465,229.11 and 186,239.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,151.26, 465,229.11 and 186,239.26 is: 256,988.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,151.26 : 465,229.11 = 186,239.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,151.26/465,229.11 = 186,239.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,151.26x = 465,229.11 × 186,239.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,151.26x = 86,643,925,176.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,643,925,176.86/337,151.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,988.29

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