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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,340.48, 465,511.68 and 186,428.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,340.48, 465,511.68 and 186,428.48 is: 257,261.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,340.48 : 465,511.68 = 186,428.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,340.48/465,511.68 = 186,428.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,340.48x = 465,511.68 × 186,428.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,340.48x = 86,784,634,924.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,784,634,924.65/337,340.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,261.25

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