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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,359.77, 465,586.13 and 186,485.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,359.77, 465,586.13 and 186,485.93 is: 257,366.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,359.77 : 465,586.13 = 186,485.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,359.77/465,586.13 = 186,485.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,359.77x = 465,586.13 × 186,485.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,359.77x = 86,825,262,448.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,825,262,448.15/337,359.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,366.97

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