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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,460.63, 465,705.39 and 186,567.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,460.63, 465,705.39 and 186,567.35 is: 257,468.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,460.63 : 465,705.39 = 186,567.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,460.63/465,705.39 = 186,567.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,460.63x = 465,705.39 × 186,567.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,460.63x = 86,885,418,164.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,885,418,164.49/337,460.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,468.31

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