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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,508.92, 465,778.47 and 186,615.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,508.92, 465,778.47 and 186,615.64 is: 257,538.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,508.92 : 465,778.47 = 186,615.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,508.92/465,778.47 = 186,615.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,508.92x = 465,778.47 × 186,615.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,508.92x = 86,921,547,509.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,921,547,509.59/337,508.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,538.52

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