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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,514.26, 465,779.01 and 186,616.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,514.26, 465,779.01 and 186,616.66 is: 257,536.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,514.26 : 465,779.01 = 186,616.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,514.26/465,779.01 = 186,616.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,514.26x = 465,779.01 × 186,616.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,514.26x = 86,922,123,144.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,922,123,144.31/337,514.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,536.15

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