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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,460.13, 465,704.69 and 186,566.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,460.13, 465,704.69 and 186,566.85 is: 257,467.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,460.13 : 465,704.69 = 186,566.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,460.13/465,704.69 = 186,566.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,460.13x = 465,704.69 × 186,566.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,460.13x = 86,885,057,043.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,885,057,043.53/337,460.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,467.62

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