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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,458.88, 465,702.97 and 186,565.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,458.88, 465,702.97 and 186,565.60 is: 257,465.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,458.88 : 465,702.97 = 186,565.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,458.88/465,702.97 = 186,565.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,458.88x = 465,702.97 × 186,565.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,458.88x = 86,884,151,224.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,884,151,224.90/337,458.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,465.89

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