Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,589.02, 465,867.21 and 186,686.02
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 337,589.02, 465,867.21 and 186,686.02 is: 257,623.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
337,589.02 : 465,867.21 = 186,686.02 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
337,589.02/465,867.21 = 186,686.02/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
337,589.02x = 465,867.21 × 186,686.02 - Step 4: Simplify right side
337,589.02x = 86,970,895,283.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,970,895,283.40/337,589.02 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 257,623.59
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