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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,278.02, 465,473.13 and 186,404.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,278.02, 465,473.13 and 186,404.18 is: 257,254.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,278.02 : 465,473.13 = 186,404.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,278.02/465,473.13 = 186,404.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,278.02x = 465,473.13 × 186,404.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,278.02x = 86,766,137,109.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,766,137,109.68/337,278.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,254.05

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