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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,243.32, 465,395.94 and 186,340.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,243.32, 465,395.94 and 186,340.68 is: 257,150.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,243.32 : 465,395.94 = 186,340.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,243.32/465,395.94 = 186,340.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,243.32x = 465,395.94 × 186,340.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,243.32x = 86,722,195,928.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,722,195,928.84/337,243.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,150.23

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