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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,464.72, 465,683.04 and 186,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,464.72, 465,683.04 and 186,552 is: 257,431.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,464.72 : 465,683.04 = 186,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,464.72/465,683.04 = 186,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,464.72x = 465,683.04 × 186,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,464.72x = 86,874,102,478.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,874,102,478.08/337,464.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,431.66

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