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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,599.72, 465,869.34 and 186,687

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,599.72, 465,869.34 and 186,687 is: 257,617.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,599.72 : 465,869.34 = 186,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,599.72/465,869.34 = 186,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,599.72x = 465,869.34 × 186,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,599.72x = 86,971,749,476.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,971,749,476.58/337,599.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,617.96

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