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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,277.72, 465,424.98 and 186,365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,277.72, 465,424.98 and 186,365 is: 257,173.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,277.72 : 465,424.98 = 186,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,277.72/465,424.98 = 186,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,277.72x = 465,424.98 × 186,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,277.72x = 86,738,926,397.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,738,926,397.70/337,277.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,173.60

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