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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,261.48, 465,417.54 and 186,355.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,261.48, 465,417.54 and 186,355.24 is: 257,168.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,261.48 : 465,417.54 = 186,355.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,261.48/465,417.54 = 186,355.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,261.48x = 465,417.54 × 186,355.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,261.48x = 86,732,997,366.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,732,997,366.91/337,261.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,168.41

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