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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,621.76, 465,910.08 and 186,715.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,621.76, 465,910.08 and 186,715.52 is: 257,663.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,621.76 : 465,910.08 = 186,715.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,621.76/465,910.08 = 186,715.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,621.76x = 465,910.08 × 186,715.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,621.76x = 86,992,642,860.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,992,642,860.44/337,621.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,663.02

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