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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,423.22, 465,625.77 and 186,510.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,423.22, 465,625.77 and 186,510.50 is: 257,374.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,423.22 : 465,625.77 = 186,510.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,423.22/465,625.77 = 186,510.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,423.22x = 465,625.77 × 186,510.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,423.22x = 86,844,095,175.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,844,095,175.59/337,423.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,374.39

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