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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,173.24, 465,308.46 and 186,279.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,173.24, 465,308.46 and 186,279.96 is: 257,071.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,173.24 : 465,308.46 = 186,279.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,173.24/465,308.46 = 186,279.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,173.24x = 465,308.46 × 186,279.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,173.24x = 86,677,641,316.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,677,641,316.46/337,173.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,071.53

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