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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,462.13, 465,707.46 and 186,568.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,462.13, 465,707.46 and 186,568.85 is: 257,470.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,462.13 : 465,707.46 = 186,568.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,462.13/465,707.46 = 186,568.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,462.13x = 465,707.46 × 186,568.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,462.13x = 86,886,502,920.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,886,502,920.08/337,462.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,470.38

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