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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,558.28, 465,829.26 and 186,655.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,558.28, 465,829.26 and 186,655.28 is: 257,583.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,558.28 : 465,829.26 = 186,655.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,558.28/465,829.26 = 186,655.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,558.28x = 465,829.26 × 186,655.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,558.28x = 86,949,490,957.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,949,490,957.49/337,558.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,583.64

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