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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,282.72, 465,431.88 and 186,370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,282.72, 465,431.88 and 186,370 is: 257,180.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,282.72 : 465,431.88 = 186,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,282.72/465,431.88 = 186,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,282.72x = 465,431.88 × 186,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,282.72x = 86,742,539,475.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,742,539,475.60/337,282.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,180.50

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