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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,370.52, 465,571.40 and 186,467.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,370.52, 465,571.40 and 186,467.52 is: 257,325.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,370.52 : 465,571.40 = 186,467.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,370.52/465,571.40 = 186,467.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,370.52x = 465,571.40 × 186,467.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,370.52x = 86,813,944,340.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,813,944,340.93/337,370.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,325.22

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