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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,222.96, 465,367.68 and 186,319.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,222.96, 465,367.68 and 186,319.96 is: 257,121.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,222.96 : 465,367.68 = 186,319.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,222.96/465,367.68 = 186,319.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,222.96x = 465,367.68 × 186,319.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,222.96x = 86,707,287,522.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,707,287,522.89/337,222.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,121.54

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