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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,589.40, 465,805.98 and 186,657.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,589.40, 465,805.98 and 186,657.24 is: 257,549.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,589.40 : 465,805.98 = 186,657.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,589.40/465,805.98 = 186,657.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,589.40x = 465,805.98 × 186,657.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,589.40x = 86,946,058,602.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,946,058,602.30/337,589.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,549.73

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