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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,299.76, 465,434.04 and 186,387.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,299.76, 465,434.04 and 186,387.76 is: 257,193.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,299.76 : 465,434.04 = 186,387.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,299.76/465,434.04 = 186,387.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,299.76x = 465,434.04 × 186,387.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,299.76x = 86,751,208,143.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,751,208,143.35/337,299.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,193.21

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