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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,276.85, 465,423.77 and 186,364.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,276.85, 465,423.77 and 186,364.13 is: 257,172.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,276.85 : 465,423.77 = 186,364.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,276.85/465,423.77 = 186,364.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,276.85x = 465,423.77 × 186,364.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,276.85x = 86,738,294,116.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,738,294,116.16/337,276.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,172.40

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