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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,461.63, 465,706.77 and 186,568.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,461.63, 465,706.77 and 186,568.35 is: 257,469.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,461.63 : 465,706.77 = 186,568.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,461.63/465,706.77 = 186,568.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,461.63x = 465,706.77 × 186,568.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,461.63x = 86,886,143,662.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,886,143,662.73/337,461.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,469.70

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