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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,534.16, 465,795.97 and 186,631.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,534.16, 465,795.97 and 186,631.16 is: 257,550.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,534.16 : 465,795.97 = 186,631.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,534.16/465,795.97 = 186,631.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,534.16x = 465,795.97 × 186,631.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,534.16x = 86,932,039,408.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,932,039,408.87/337,534.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,550.35

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