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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,588.40, 465,804.60 and 186,656.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,588.40, 465,804.60 and 186,656.24 is: 257,548.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,588.40 : 465,804.60 = 186,656.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,588.40/465,804.60 = 186,656.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,588.40x = 465,804.60 × 186,656.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,588.40x = 86,945,335,210.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,945,335,210.70/337,588.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,548.35

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