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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,528.48, 465,773.52 and 186,622.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,528.48, 465,773.52 and 186,622.24 is: 257,529.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,528.48 : 465,773.52 = 186,622.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,528.48/465,773.52 = 186,622.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,528.48x = 465,773.52 × 186,622.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,528.48x = 86,923,697,635.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,923,697,635.08/337,528.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,529.96

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