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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,361.78, 465,588.90 and 186,487.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,361.78, 465,588.90 and 186,487.94 is: 257,369.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,361.78 : 465,588.90 = 186,487.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,361.78/465,588.90 = 186,487.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,361.78x = 465,588.90 × 186,487.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,361.78x = 86,826,714,847.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,826,714,847.87/337,361.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,369.74

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