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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,277.10, 465,424.12 and 186,364.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,277.10, 465,424.12 and 186,364.38 is: 257,172.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,277.10 : 465,424.12 = 186,364.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,277.10/465,424.12 = 186,364.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,277.10x = 465,424.12 × 186,364.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,277.10x = 86,738,474,301.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,738,474,301.90/337,277.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,172.74

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