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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,519.26, 465,785.91 and 186,621.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,519.26, 465,785.91 and 186,621.66 is: 257,543.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,519.26 : 465,785.91 = 186,621.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,519.26/465,785.91 = 186,621.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,519.26x = 465,785.91 × 186,621.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,519.26x = 86,925,739,728.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,925,739,728.81/337,519.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,543.05

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