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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,423.72, 465,626.46 and 186,511

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,423.72, 465,626.46 and 186,511 is: 257,375.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,423.72 : 465,626.46 = 186,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,423.72/465,626.46 = 186,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,423.72x = 465,626.46 × 186,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,423.72x = 86,844,456,681.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,844,456,681.06/337,423.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,375.08

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