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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,590.02, 465,868.59 and 186,687.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,590.02, 465,868.59 and 186,687.02 is: 257,624.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,590.02 : 465,868.59 = 186,687.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,590.02/465,868.59 = 186,687.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,590.02x = 465,868.59 × 186,687.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,590.02x = 86,971,618,778.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,971,618,778.70/337,590.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,624.97

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