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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,277.52, 465,472.44 and 186,403.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,277.52, 465,472.44 and 186,403.68 is: 257,253.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,277.52 : 465,472.44 = 186,403.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,277.52/465,472.44 = 186,403.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,277.52x = 465,472.44 × 186,403.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,277.52x = 86,765,775,754.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,765,775,754.58/337,277.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,253.36

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