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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,278.52, 465,473.82 and 186,404.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,278.52, 465,473.82 and 186,404.68 is: 257,254.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,278.52 : 465,473.82 = 186,404.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,278.52/465,473.82 = 186,404.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,278.52x = 465,473.82 × 186,404.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,278.52x = 86,766,498,465.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,766,498,465.48/337,278.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,254.74

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