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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,570.92, 465,850.98 and 186,670.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,570.92, 465,850.98 and 186,670.44 is: 257,606.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,570.92 : 465,850.98 = 186,670.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,570.92/465,850.98 = 186,670.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,570.92x = 465,850.98 × 186,670.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,570.92x = 86,960,607,411.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,960,607,411.03/337,570.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,606.93

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