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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,301.76, 465,436.80 and 186,389.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,301.76, 465,436.80 and 186,389.76 is: 257,195.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,301.76 : 465,436.80 = 186,389.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,301.76/465,436.80 = 186,389.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,301.76x = 465,436.80 × 186,389.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,301.76x = 86,752,653,447.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,752,653,447.17/337,301.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,195.97

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