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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,179, 465,311.34 and 186,290.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,179, 465,311.34 and 186,290.04 is: 257,082.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,179 : 465,311.34 = 186,290.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,179/465,311.34 = 186,290.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,179x = 465,311.34 × 186,290.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,179x = 86,682,868,141.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,682,868,141.05/337,179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,082.64

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