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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,286.72, 465,437.36 and 186,374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,286.72, 465,437.36 and 186,374 is: 257,186.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,286.72 : 465,437.36 = 186,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,286.72/465,437.36 = 186,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,286.72x = 465,437.36 × 186,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,286.72x = 86,745,422,532.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,745,422,532.64/337,286.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,186.00

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