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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,317.32, 465,493.62 and 186,411.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,317.32, 465,493.62 and 186,411.08 is: 257,244.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,317.32 : 465,493.62 = 186,411.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,317.32/465,493.62 = 186,411.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,317.32x = 465,493.62 × 186,411.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,317.32x = 86,773,168,437.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,773,168,437.31/337,317.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,244.92

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