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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,591.02, 465,869.97 and 186,688.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,591.02, 465,869.97 and 186,688.02 is: 257,626.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,591.02 : 465,869.97 = 186,688.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,591.02/465,869.97 = 186,688.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,591.02x = 465,869.97 × 186,688.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,591.02x = 86,972,342,276.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,972,342,276.76/337,591.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,626.35

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