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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,463.63, 465,709.53 and 186,570.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,463.63, 465,709.53 and 186,570.35 is: 257,472.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,463.63 : 465,709.53 = 186,570.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,463.63/465,709.53 = 186,570.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,463.63x = 465,709.53 × 186,570.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,463.63x = 86,887,587,681.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,887,587,681.89/337,463.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,472.45

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