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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,282.36, 465,449.82 and 186,379.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,282.36, 465,449.82 and 186,379.36 is: 257,203.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,282.36 : 465,449.82 = 186,379.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,282.36/465,449.82 = 186,379.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,282.36x = 465,449.82 × 186,379.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,282.36x = 86,750,239,563.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,750,239,563.72/337,282.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,203.61

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