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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,513.76, 465,778.32 and 186,616.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,513.76, 465,778.32 and 186,616.16 is: 257,535.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,513.76 : 465,778.32 = 186,616.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,513.76/465,778.32 = 186,616.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,513.76x = 465,778.32 × 186,616.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,513.76x = 86,921,761,489.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,921,761,489.65/337,513.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,535.46

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