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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,320.32, 465,497.76 and 186,414.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,320.32, 465,497.76 and 186,414.08 is: 257,249.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,320.32 : 465,497.76 = 186,414.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,320.32/465,497.76 = 186,414.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,320.32x = 465,497.76 × 186,414.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,320.32x = 86,775,336,672.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,775,336,672.46/337,320.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,249.06

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