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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,175.24, 465,311.22 and 186,281.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,175.24, 465,311.22 and 186,281.96 is: 257,074.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,175.24 : 465,311.22 = 186,281.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,175.24/465,311.22 = 186,281.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,175.24x = 465,311.22 × 186,281.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,175.24x = 86,679,086,071.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,679,086,071.59/337,175.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,074.29

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