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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,188.24, 465,329.16 and 186,294.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,188.24, 465,329.16 and 186,294.96 is: 257,092.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,188.24 : 465,329.16 = 186,294.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,188.24/465,329.16 = 186,294.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,188.24x = 465,329.16 × 186,294.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,188.24x = 86,688,477,249.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,688,477,249.03/337,188.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,092.23

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