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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,172.24, 465,307.08 and 186,278.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,172.24, 465,307.08 and 186,278.96 is: 257,070.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,172.24 : 465,307.08 = 186,278.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,172.24/465,307.08 = 186,278.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,172.24x = 465,307.08 × 186,278.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,172.24x = 86,676,918,943.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,676,918,943.04/337,172.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,070.15

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