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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,458.63, 465,702.62 and 186,565.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,458.63, 465,702.62 and 186,565.35 is: 257,465.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,458.63 : 465,702.62 = 186,565.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,458.63/465,702.62 = 186,565.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,458.63x = 465,702.62 × 186,565.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,458.63x = 86,883,970,434.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,883,970,434.12/337,458.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,465.55

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