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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,241.16, 465,392.84 and 186,338.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,241.16, 465,392.84 and 186,338.16 is: 257,146.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,241.16 : 465,392.84 = 186,338.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,241.16/465,392.84 = 186,338.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,241.16x = 465,392.84 × 186,338.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,241.16x = 86,720,444,551.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,720,444,551.08/337,241.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,146.68

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