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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,368.52, 465,568.64 and 186,465.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,368.52, 465,568.64 and 186,465.52 is: 257,322.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,368.52 : 465,568.64 = 186,465.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,368.52/465,568.64 = 186,465.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,368.52x = 465,568.64 × 186,465.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,368.52x = 86,812,498,553.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,812,498,553.29/337,368.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,322.46

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