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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,627.76, 465,918.36 and 186,721.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,627.76, 465,918.36 and 186,721.52 is: 257,671.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,627.76 : 465,918.36 = 186,721.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,627.76/465,918.36 = 186,721.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,627.76x = 465,918.36 × 186,721.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,627.76x = 86,996,984,375.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,996,984,375.11/337,627.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,671.30

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