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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,321.32, 465,499.14 and 186,415.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,321.32, 465,499.14 and 186,415.08 is: 257,250.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,321.32 : 465,499.14 = 186,415.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,321.32/465,499.14 = 186,415.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,321.32x = 465,499.14 × 186,415.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,321.32x = 86,776,059,423.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,776,059,423.03/337,321.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,250.44

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