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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,253.15, 465,409.40 and 186,350.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,253.15, 465,409.40 and 186,350.15 is: 257,163.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,253.15 : 465,409.40 = 186,350.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,253.15/465,409.40 = 186,350.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,253.15x = 465,409.40 × 186,350.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,253.15x = 86,729,111,733.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,729,111,733.18/337,253.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,163.24

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