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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,594.02, 465,874.11 and 186,691.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,594.02, 465,874.11 and 186,691.02 is: 257,630.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,594.02 : 465,874.11 = 186,691.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,594.02/465,874.11 = 186,691.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,594.02x = 465,874.11 × 186,691.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,594.02x = 86,974,512,787.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,974,512,787.49/337,594.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,630.49

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