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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,268.48, 465,427.20 and 186,362.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,268.48, 465,427.20 and 186,362.24 is: 257,178.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,268.48 : 465,427.20 = 186,362.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,268.48/465,427.20 = 186,362.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,268.48x = 465,427.20 × 186,362.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,268.48x = 86,738,055,548.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,738,055,548.93/337,268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,178.07

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