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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,460.88, 465,705.73 and 186,567.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,460.88, 465,705.73 and 186,567.60 is: 257,468.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,460.88 : 465,705.73 = 186,567.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,460.88/465,705.73 = 186,567.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,460.88x = 465,705.73 × 186,567.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,460.88x = 86,885,600,352.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,885,600,352.35/337,460.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,468.66

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