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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,503.75, 465,764.90 and 186,610.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,503.75, 465,764.90 and 186,610.47 is: 257,527.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,503.75 : 465,764.90 = 186,610.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,503.75/465,764.90 = 186,610.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,503.75x = 465,764.90 × 186,610.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,503.75x = 86,916,605,965.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,916,605,965.45/337,503.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,527.82

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