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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,370.52, 465,600.96 and 186,496.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,370.52, 465,600.96 and 186,496.68 is: 257,381.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,370.52 : 465,600.96 = 186,496.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,370.52/465,600.96 = 186,496.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,370.52x = 465,600.96 × 186,496.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,370.52x = 86,833,033,244.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,833,033,244.81/337,370.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,381.80

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