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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,172.74, 465,307.77 and 186,279.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,172.74, 465,307.77 and 186,279.46 is: 257,070.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,172.74 : 465,307.77 = 186,279.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,172.74/465,307.77 = 186,279.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,172.74x = 465,307.77 × 186,279.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,172.74x = 86,677,280,129.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,677,280,129.40/337,172.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,070.84

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