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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,262.48, 465,418.92 and 186,356.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,262.48, 465,418.92 and 186,356.24 is: 257,169.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,262.48 : 465,418.92 = 186,356.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,262.48/465,418.92 = 186,356.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,262.48x = 465,418.92 × 186,356.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,262.48x = 86,733,719,956.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,733,719,956.06/337,262.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,169.79

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