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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,492.24, 465,748.68 and 186,598.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,492.24, 465,748.68 and 186,598.96 is: 257,511.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,492.24 : 465,748.68 = 186,598.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,492.24/465,748.68 = 186,598.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,492.24x = 465,748.68 × 186,598.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,492.24x = 86,908,219,309.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,908,219,309.37/337,492.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,511.76

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