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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,270.72, 465,415.32 and 186,358

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,270.72, 465,415.32 and 186,358 is: 257,163.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,270.72 : 465,415.32 = 186,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,270.72/465,415.32 = 186,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,270.72x = 465,415.32 × 186,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,270.72x = 86,733,868,204.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,733,868,204.56/337,270.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,163.94

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