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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,574.92, 465,856.50 and 186,674.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,574.92, 465,856.50 and 186,674.44 is: 257,612.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,574.92 : 465,856.50 = 186,674.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,574.92/465,856.50 = 186,674.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,574.92x = 465,856.50 × 186,674.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,574.92x = 86,963,501,257.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,963,501,257.86/337,574.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,612.45

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