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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,228.08, 465,373.80 and 186,324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,228.08, 465,373.80 and 186,324 is: 257,126.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,228.08 : 465,373.80 = 186,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,228.08/465,373.80 = 186,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,228.08x = 465,373.80 × 186,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,228.08x = 86,710,307,911.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,710,307,911.20/337,228.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,126.59

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