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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,296.72, 465,451.16 and 186,384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,296.72, 465,451.16 and 186,384 is: 257,199.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,296.72 : 465,451.16 = 186,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,296.72/465,451.16 = 186,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,296.72x = 465,451.16 × 186,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,296.72x = 86,752,649,005.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,752,649,005.44/337,296.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,199.80

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