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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,250.24, 465,414.72 and 186,357.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,250.24, 465,414.72 and 186,357.12 is: 257,178.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,250.24 : 465,414.72 = 186,357.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,250.24/465,414.72 = 186,357.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,250.24x = 465,414.72 × 186,357.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,250.24x = 86,733,346,824.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,733,346,824.81/337,250.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,178.01

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