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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,533.76, 465,805.92 and 186,636.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,533.76, 465,805.92 and 186,636.16 is: 257,563.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,533.76 : 465,805.92 = 186,636.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,533.76/465,805.92 = 186,636.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,533.76x = 465,805.92 × 186,636.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,533.76x = 86,936,228,214.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,936,228,214.07/337,533.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,563.06

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