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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,556.28, 465,826.50 and 186,653.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,556.28, 465,826.50 and 186,653.28 is: 257,580.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,556.28 : 465,826.50 = 186,653.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,556.28/465,826.50 = 186,653.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,556.28x = 465,826.50 × 186,653.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,556.28x = 86,948,044,135.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,948,044,135.92/337,556.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,580.88

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