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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,528, 465,803.22 and 186,625

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,528, 465,803.22 and 186,625 is: 257,550.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,528 : 465,803.22 = 186,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,528/465,803.22 = 186,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,528x = 465,803.22 × 186,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,528x = 86,930,525,932.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,930,525,932.50/337,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,550.56

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