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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,463.88, 465,709.88 and 186,570.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,463.88, 465,709.88 and 186,570.60 is: 257,472.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,463.88 : 465,709.88 = 186,570.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,463.88/465,709.88 = 186,570.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,463.88x = 465,709.88 × 186,570.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,463.88x = 86,887,771,737.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,887,771,737.53/337,463.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,472.80

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