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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,447.88, 465,654.66 and 186,533

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,447.88, 465,654.66 and 186,533 is: 257,402.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,447.88 : 465,654.66 = 186,533 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,447.88/465,654.66 = 186,533/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,447.88x = 465,654.66 × 186,533
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,447.88x = 86,859,960,693.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,859,960,693.78/337,447.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,402.60

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