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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,466.72, 465,685.80 and 186,554

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,466.72, 465,685.80 and 186,554 is: 257,434.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,466.72 : 465,685.80 = 186,554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,466.72/465,685.80 = 186,554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,466.72x = 465,685.80 × 186,554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,466.72x = 86,875,548,733.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,875,548,733.20/337,466.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,434.42

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