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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,277.19, 465,424.25 and 186,364.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,277.19, 465,424.25 and 186,364.47 is: 257,172.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,277.19 : 465,424.25 = 186,364.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,277.19/465,424.25 = 186,364.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,277.19x = 465,424.25 × 186,364.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,277.19x = 86,738,542,744.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,738,542,744.58/337,277.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,172.87

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