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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,589.52, 465,867.90 and 186,686.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,589.52, 465,867.90 and 186,686.52 is: 257,624.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,589.52 : 465,867.90 = 186,686.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,589.52/465,867.90 = 186,686.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,589.52x = 465,867.90 × 186,686.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,589.52x = 86,971,257,030.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,971,257,030.71/337,589.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,624.28

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