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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,280.52, 465,476.58 and 186,406.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,280.52, 465,476.58 and 186,406.68 is: 257,257.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,280.52 : 465,476.58 = 186,406.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,280.52/465,476.58 = 186,406.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,280.52x = 465,476.58 × 186,406.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,280.52x = 86,767,943,895.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,767,943,895.55/337,280.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,257.50

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