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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,220.96, 465,364.92 and 186,317.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,220.96, 465,364.92 and 186,317.96 is: 257,118.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,220.96 : 465,364.92 = 186,317.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,220.96/465,364.92 = 186,317.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,220.96x = 465,364.92 × 186,317.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,220.96x = 86,705,840,223.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,705,840,223.14/337,220.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,118.78

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