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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,429.48, 465,634.50 and 186,517.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,429.48, 465,634.50 and 186,517.48 is: 257,384.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,429.48 : 465,634.50 = 186,517.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,429.48/465,634.50 = 186,517.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,429.48x = 465,634.50 × 186,517.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,429.48x = 86,848,973,541.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,848,973,541.06/337,429.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,384.07

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