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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,316.32, 465,492.24 and 186,410.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,316.32, 465,492.24 and 186,410.08 is: 257,243.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,316.32 : 465,492.24 = 186,410.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,316.32/465,492.24 = 186,410.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,316.32x = 465,492.24 × 186,410.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,316.32x = 86,772,445,697.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,772,445,697.78/337,316.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,243.54

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