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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,177, 465,308.58 and 186,288.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,177, 465,308.58 and 186,288.04 is: 257,079.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,177 : 465,308.58 = 186,288.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,177/465,308.58 = 186,288.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,177x = 465,308.58 × 186,288.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,177x = 86,681,423,363.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,681,423,363.38/337,177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,079.88

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