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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,352, 465,539.52 and 186,445.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,352, 465,539.52 and 186,445.76 is: 257,291.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,352 : 465,539.52 = 186,445.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,352/465,539.52 = 186,445.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,352x = 465,539.52 × 186,445.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,352x = 86,797,869,616.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,797,869,616.44/337,352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,291.70

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