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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,580.63, 465,816.17 and 186,687.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,580.63, 465,816.17 and 186,687.35 is: 257,603.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,580.63 : 465,816.17 = 186,687.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,580.63/465,816.17 = 186,687.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,580.63x = 465,816.17 × 186,687.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,580.63x = 86,961,985,198.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,961,985,198.78/337,580.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,603.60

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