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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,459.88, 465,704.35 and 186,566.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,459.88, 465,704.35 and 186,566.60 is: 257,467.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,459.88 : 465,704.35 = 186,566.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,459.88/465,704.35 = 186,566.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,459.88x = 465,704.35 × 186,566.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,459.88x = 86,884,874,389.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,884,874,389.77/337,459.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,467.27

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