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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,459.13, 465,703.32 and 186,565.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,459.13, 465,703.32 and 186,565.85 is: 257,466.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,459.13 : 465,703.32 = 186,565.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,459.13/465,703.32 = 186,565.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,459.13x = 465,703.32 × 186,565.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,459.13x = 86,884,332,482.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,884,332,482.28/337,459.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,466.24

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