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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,173.74, 465,309.15 and 186,280.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,173.74, 465,309.15 and 186,280.46 is: 257,072.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,173.74 : 465,309.15 = 186,280.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,173.74/465,309.15 = 186,280.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,173.74x = 465,309.15 × 186,280.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,173.74x = 86,678,002,504.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,678,002,504.21/337,173.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,072.22

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