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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,281.36, 465,448.44 and 186,378.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,281.36, 465,448.44 and 186,378.36 is: 257,202.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,281.36 : 465,448.44 = 186,378.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,281.36/465,448.44 = 186,378.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,281.36x = 465,448.44 × 186,378.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,281.36x = 86,749,516,911.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,749,516,911.76/337,281.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,202.23

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