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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,463, 465,708.66 and 186,569.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,463, 465,708.66 and 186,569.72 is: 257,471.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,463 : 465,708.66 = 186,569.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,463/465,708.66 = 186,569.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,463x = 465,708.66 × 186,569.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,463x = 86,887,134,297.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,887,134,297.78/337,463
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,471.59

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