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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,436.72, 465,644.40 and 186,524

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,436.72, 465,644.40 and 186,524 is: 257,393.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,436.72 : 465,644.40 = 186,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,436.72/465,644.40 = 186,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,436.72x = 465,644.40 × 186,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,436.72x = 86,853,856,065.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,853,856,065.60/337,436.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,393.02

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