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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,493.24, 465,750.06 and 186,599.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,493.24, 465,750.06 and 186,599.96 is: 257,513.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,493.24 : 465,750.06 = 186,599.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,493.24/465,750.06 = 186,599.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,493.24x = 465,750.06 × 186,599.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,493.24x = 86,908,942,566.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,908,942,566.00/337,493.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,513.14

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