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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,358.52, 465,584.40 and 186,484.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,358.52, 465,584.40 and 186,484.68 is: 257,365.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,358.52 : 465,584.40 = 186,484.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,358.52/465,584.40 = 186,484.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,358.52x = 465,584.40 × 186,484.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,358.52x = 86,824,357,846.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,824,357,846.99/337,358.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,365.24

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