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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,281.52, 465,477.96 and 186,407.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,281.52, 465,477.96 and 186,407.68 is: 257,258.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,281.52 : 465,477.96 = 186,407.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,281.52/465,477.96 = 186,407.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,281.52x = 465,477.96 × 186,407.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,281.52x = 86,768,666,614.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,768,666,614.73/337,281.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,258.88

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