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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,320.06, 465,488.55 and 186,413.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,320.06, 465,488.55 and 186,413.82 is: 257,243.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,320.06 : 465,488.55 = 186,413.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,320.06/465,488.55 = 186,413.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,320.06x = 465,488.55 × 186,413.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,320.06x = 86,773,498,771.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,773,498,771.76/337,320.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,243.81

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