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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,546.36, 465,801.42 and 186,645.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,546.36, 465,801.42 and 186,645.88 is: 257,564.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,546.36 : 465,801.42 = 186,645.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,546.36/465,801.42 = 186,645.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,546.36x = 465,801.42 × 186,645.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,546.36x = 86,939,915,941.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,939,915,941.15/337,546.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,564.37

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