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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,371.52, 465,572.78 and 186,468.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,371.52, 465,572.78 and 186,468.52 is: 257,326.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,371.52 : 465,572.78 = 186,468.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,371.52/465,572.78 = 186,468.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,371.52x = 465,572.78 × 186,468.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,371.52x = 86,814,667,238.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,814,667,238.89/337,371.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,326.60

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