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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,343, 465,527.10 and 186,436.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,343, 465,527.10 and 186,436.76 is: 257,279.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,343 : 465,527.10 = 186,436.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,343/465,527.10 = 186,436.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,343x = 465,527.10 × 186,436.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,343x = 86,791,364,216.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,791,364,216.20/337,343
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,279.28

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