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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,215.52, 465,376.08 and 186,309.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,215.52, 465,376.08 and 186,309.28 is: 257,117.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,215.52 : 465,376.08 = 186,309.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,215.52/465,376.08 = 186,309.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,215.52x = 465,376.08 × 186,309.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,215.52x = 86,703,882,394.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,703,882,394.02/337,215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,117.12

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