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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,623.76, 465,912.84 and 186,717.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,623.76, 465,912.84 and 186,717.52 is: 257,665.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,623.76 : 465,912.84 = 186,717.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,623.76/465,912.84 = 186,717.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,623.76x = 465,912.84 × 186,717.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,623.76x = 86,994,090,020.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,994,090,020.96/337,623.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,665.78

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