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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,284.72, 465,434.64 and 186,372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,284.72, 465,434.64 and 186,372 is: 257,183.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,284.72 : 465,434.64 = 186,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,284.72/465,434.64 = 186,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,284.72x = 465,434.64 × 186,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,284.72x = 86,743,984,726.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,743,984,726.08/337,284.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,183.26

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