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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,184.08, 465,325.32 and 186,289.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,184.08, 465,325.32 and 186,289.36 is: 257,085.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,184.08 : 465,325.32 = 186,289.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,184.08/465,325.32 = 186,289.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,184.08x = 465,325.32 × 186,289.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,184.08x = 86,685,156,054.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,685,156,054.60/337,184.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,085.55

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