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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,166.76, 465,250.46 and 186,254.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,166.76, 465,250.46 and 186,254.76 is: 257,009.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,166.76 : 465,250.46 = 186,254.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,166.76/465,250.46 = 186,254.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,166.76x = 465,250.46 × 186,254.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,166.76x = 86,655,112,767.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,655,112,767.19/337,166.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,009.66

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