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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,231.50, 465,379.74 and 186,328.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,231.50, 465,379.74 and 186,328.50 is: 257,133.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,231.50 : 465,379.74 = 186,328.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,231.50/465,379.74 = 186,328.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,231.50x = 465,379.74 × 186,328.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,231.50x = 86,713,508,884.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,713,508,884.59/337,231.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,133.48

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