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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,560.78, 465,832.71 and 186,657.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,560.78, 465,832.71 and 186,657.78 is: 257,587.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,560.78 : 465,832.71 = 186,657.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,560.78/465,832.71 = 186,657.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,560.78x = 465,832.71 × 186,657.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,560.78x = 86,951,299,499.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,951,299,499.98/337,560.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,587.09

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