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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,269.48, 465,428.58 and 186,363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,269.48, 465,428.58 and 186,363.24 is: 257,179.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,269.48 : 465,428.58 = 186,363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,269.48/465,428.58 = 186,363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,269.48x = 465,428.58 × 186,363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,269.48x = 86,738,778,157.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,738,778,157.40/337,269.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,179.45

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