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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,371.52, 465,602.34 and 186,497.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,371.52, 465,602.34 and 186,497.68 is: 257,383.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,371.52 : 465,602.34 = 186,497.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,371.52/465,602.34 = 186,497.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,371.52x = 465,602.34 × 186,497.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,371.52x = 86,833,756,212.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,833,756,212.57/337,371.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,383.18

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