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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,592.02, 465,871.35 and 186,689.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,592.02, 465,871.35 and 186,689.02 is: 257,627.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,592.02 : 465,871.35 = 186,689.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,592.02/465,871.35 = 186,689.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,592.02x = 465,871.35 × 186,689.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,592.02x = 86,973,065,777.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,973,065,777.58/337,592.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,627.73

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