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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,404.88, 465,645 and 186,515.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,404.88, 465,645 and 186,515.92 is: 257,406.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,404.88 : 465,645 = 186,515.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,404.88/465,645 = 186,515.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,404.88x = 465,645 × 186,515.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,404.88x = 86,850,205,568.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,850,205,568.40/337,404.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,406.49

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