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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,262.76, 465,422.68 and 186,359.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,262.76, 465,422.68 and 186,359.76 is: 257,176.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,262.76 : 465,422.68 = 186,359.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,262.76/465,422.68 = 186,359.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,262.76x = 465,422.68 × 186,359.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,262.76x = 86,736,058,943.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,736,058,943.36/337,262.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,176.51

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